“She never changes,” Mirra Andreeva reveals her true feelings about Ons Jabeur after a startling showdown at the Australian Open

Mirra Andreeva names Ons Jabeur's unchanging personality as one of her greatest inspirations after her victory over the Tunisian.

“She never changes,” Mirra Andreeva reveals her true feelings about Ons Jabeur after a startling showdown at the Australian Open

Ons Jabeur and Mirra Andreeva (Image via: Imago)

World No. 47 Mirra Andreeva revealed Ons Jabeur’s most inspirational trait, claiming that she “never changes.” Following her breathtaking defeat of the Tunisian in straight sets, she goes on to credit Jabeur for being the same at any time.

When asked in a press conference about what inspired her the most about her fallen opponent, Andreeva had a humbling response.

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The Russian claimed that the Tunisian had such a nice personality, both on and off the court. This aspect of the Tunisian was a point of great inspiration to her, claimed the 16-year-old.

Just the way she is on and off the court. She's so nice. Now, after the match, she came to me, she wished me luck.
Said Andreeva. According to the Russian

Notably, despite her staggering defeat, Jabeur was humble enough to approach the youngster and congratulate her, wishing her luck moving forward.

I just know that she is who she is and and she never changes. That's what I like about her.
Said the Russian

Andreeva revealed that she was always assured that the Tunisian would remain the same, under any circumstance.

Mirra Andreeva defeats Ons Jabeur, moving on to the third round of the Australian Open

16-year-old youngster Mirra Andreeva upset Ons Jabeur in the second round of the Australian Open 2024, defeating the Tunisian in straight sets. Andreeva rose victorious with a score of 6-0, 6-2, leaving her opponent speechless.

Ons Jabeur of Tunisia reacts during her 2nd round loss to Mirra Andreeva of Russia on Day 4 of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne
(L) Ons Jabeur; (R) Mirra Andreeva (Via Imago)

The crowd was gathered at the Rod Laver Arena to witness World No. 6 Ons Jabeur and a young Mirra Andreeva lock horns in the second round of the Australian Slam. 

The numbers showed that it should have been the experienced Tunisian who would move on to the next round. However, Andreeva proved them all wrong by leaving the 29-year-old player in awe.

The Russian will now face France’s Diane Parry in the third round of the Grand Slam. It will indeed be a tight match between the two. However, considering Andreeva’s form, the game is slightly inclined toward the Russian.

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