Andreeva dominates Navarro to become youngest female quarterfinalist at Wimbledon since 2005
Mirra Andreeva produced one of the most impressive performances of her career against Emma Navarro, winning 6-2, 6-3 to move into her second Grand Slam quarter-final. The Russian is youngest player to reach the Women’s Singles quarterfinals in Wimbledon since Maria Sharapova in 2005, at the exact same age – 18 years and 62 days … Continued
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Mirra Andreeva produced one of the most impressive performances of her career against Emma Navarro, winning 6-2, 6-3 to move into her second Grand Slam quarter-final.
The Russian is youngest player to reach the Women’s Singles quarterfinals in Wimbledon since Maria Sharapova in 2005, at the exact same age – 18 years and 62 days at the start of the tournament.
This year’s edition is just Andreeva’s third appearance at the grass-court Grand Slam, having made the fourth round in 2023 and falling in her opening match in 2024.
In the previous round, the American had beaten defending women’s singles champion Barbora Krejcikova.
Andreeva: “Really happy with the level”
“I kept on telling myself that I was down break point and down in the score, so I completely forgot the score [on match point],” said Andreeva.
“I’m happy that I did it because I would be three times more nervous than on a match point.
“I felt like my serve was not bad, today, I think I won a couple of free points with my serve so I’m happy that Conchita [Martinez] gave me nice advice and the serve keeps working and keeps being so effective.
“Overall, I’m just really happy with the level that I presented n the court today because I felt that I was a little bit more nervous than I am usually, and that’s why those mistakes, which I usually don’t do, appeared, so I’m happy with that way that I carried myself on court and played one point at a time.”
Overall, it is no wonder that the youngster was content with her serve, winning 72 percent of points on her first serves, whilst also converting six of her seven break points against the American on return.
It means a lot to me that you [Federer] came and watched my match
As with Novak Djokovic’s quarter-final match, Roger Federer was in attendance within the Royal Box for Monday’s action – with Andreeva admitting to feeling nervous upon setting eyes on the 20-time Grand Slam legend.
“It was my first time on Centre Court so I really tried my best not to look over there, because I knew that when I looked over there I would lose my focus and so did I at 4-1 when I noticed Roger and Mirka,” the Russian said.
“It means a lot to me that you came and watched my match. It’s been one of my dreams to see you in rea life (laughs). When I saw both of you, I got really, really nervous, and was just really happy that I remained focused.”
The Russian will next face Belinda Bencic.
