'I want to thank myself' - Andreeva's journey to Grand Slam glory
Summary
Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam tennis title at the French Open by beating Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2. At 19, she is the youngest woman to win the Roland Garros singles title since 1992. Andreeva thanked herself for staying focused and working hard despite challenges.Key Facts
- Andreeva won the French Open singles title with a score of 6-3, 6-2 against Polish player Maja Chwalinska.
- At 19 years old, she is the youngest woman to win the Roland Garros singles title since Monica Seles in 1992.
- She publicly thanked herself for believing in herself and working hard during tough times.
- Andreeva had struggled with controlling her emotions in past matches but showed great composure throughout this tournament.
- Her coach is Conchita Martinez, a former French Open finalist and 1994 Wimbledon winner, who joined her team in 2024.
- Andreeva credits her psychologist, Alexis Castorri, for helping her manage her emotions on the court.
- Andreeva and Martinez share a close personal relationship with activities like playing games together off the court.
- Andreeva aims to emulate the calm and sportsmanship of Roger Federer during matches.
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