The Russian Mirra Andreeva, who at age 16 was in the round of 16 at Wimbledon, said he had to choose between going to the Academy of Rafael Nadal in Manacor or in Jean-Rene Lisnard in French Cannes and he chose the latter because “it’s closer”.
Andreeva lost Anastasia Potapova in the third round of the British Grand Slam and became the youngest in the round of 16 since then Coco Gauff in 2019.
“We had two choices, go to the academy of Rafael Nadal or in Cannes. Cannes was closer, so we tried to go there. I like this. All I can say is that I like it and that’s why we are there,” the Russian admitted.
Andreeva is in the round of 16 from the previous one and will face the American in the next round Madison Keysso the British comparisons began to emerge Emma Raducanu, who two years ago won the US Open also as a seed.
“I try not to think about it, because it might bother me. I just want to play every game without thinking about how far I’ve come or what round I’m in.”
About his idols, the Russian mentioned Roger Federer, but also to Rafael Nadal and appreciated how the Spaniard overcame his foot injury in 2022 to win his fourteenth Roland Garros.
“I have always admired Federer and he is my favorite player, but after Nadal won Roland Garros in 2022…I was very impressed, because after the injury, he came back and won in Australia and in France. After that it can be said I’m trying to copy him. I’m trying to imagine what he would do”, the Russian added.
Source: La Verdad
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