Mirra Andreeva liking ATTENTION by Netflix’s Break Point as she enjoys rise to stardom

Closely watched by the Netflix crew, Mirra Andreeva registers her first ever win on grass.

Mirra Andreeva liking ATTENTION by Netflix’s Break Point as she enjoys rise to stardom

Mirra Andreeva (Image via CNN)

Touted to be the next big name in women’s tennis, 16-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva played her first grass-court match at the Wimbledon Qualifiers. The teen sensation who created waves during the clay-court season was followed in tow by Netflix cameras.

Up-and-coming tennis star Mirra Andreeva is basking in the attention after being confirmed to be featured in the second season of Netflix’s documentary “Break Point.” The series will follow the players on the tour during the major tournaments of 2023.

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After her 6-3, 6-1 triumph over Rosa Vicens Mas in the opening qualifying round, Andreeva said, “We started working together in Paris. I like the attention they’re giving me. They just follow me; they don’t ask me any questions. I just do my thing, and they’re just around. They’re nice people. So far!” She went on to add that she is catching up on some of the recently released episodes from Season 1 of the popular Netflix TV series.

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Mirra Andreeva shares insights on her first grass court match

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Mirra Andreeva at the 2023 Australian Open Juniors (Image Courtesy: The Sports Mania)

Speaking to the WTA website about the experience of playing in her first grass-court match, the Russian said, “On the first practice, I fell three times.” Andreeva remarked that it was quite challenging for her to adjust to the grass. She explained that the movement, the bounce of the ball, and the slipperiness of the grass were all different from what she was used to. She said that she was trying to take small steps, but she still felt a bit slow. However, the Russian was confident that she would get used to it eventually.

This year has seen the youngster make rapid strides at the senior level. Following her runner-up finish at the Australian Open Juniors event, Andreeva bagged two consecutive ITF titles in Switzerland, which earned her a wildcard entry at the WTA Madrid Open. The supremely talented Andreeva, who possesses a solid backhand, enjoyed a successful run in Madrid. She defeated 2021 US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez, Beatriz Haddad Maia (13th seed), and Magda Linette (17th seed) along the way, before falling in the round of 16 to World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, who went on to win the title.

Heading into her first Major Grand Slam at Roland Garros, Andreeva came through the qualifying rounds and made it to the third round. She even managed to take a set off fellow teenager Coco Gauff in their third-round encounter before being knocked out in three sets.

The shutterbugs will continue to follow the exciting Mirra Andreeva as she squares off against World No. 101, Chloe Paquet, in the second round of the qualifiers.

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