Andreeva: "Honestly, I don't know why people support me so much"

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Mirra Andreeva continues to advance at her own pace in the Indian Wells WTA 1000. It doesn't matter who her opponents are, the Russian seems to be charmed since she clinched the title in Dubai, now boasting nine consecutive victories. Her latest victim was Elena Rybakina, whom she previously defeated a couple of weeks ago. Her next opponent will be Elina Svitolina, whom she has never faced before. Another opportunity to showcase her greatness and fearlessness in tackling any challenge. Under the guidance of Conchita Martínez, her skills sharpen every day; now she just needs to understand what ignites so much passion within her. This was her attempt to explain in her latest press conference.

Victory over Rybakina

"Today was a great match. I knew it would be tough, but I simply try to step on the court and do my best, so I'm happy with my win. I can't wait to play my next round here."

Surprised by her level of play

"Sometimes I surprise myself with some shots; I am amazed by some of the shots I make in a match, but it feels good when something unexpected happens, like hitting a great shot. There are times during the match when this happens, and it feels fantastic, even though most of the time I know what to expect from myself. Yet, I still surprise myself with some incredible shots I manage to pull off. It's an awesome feeling."

Big support in California

"Honestly, I don't know why people support me so much; my results in the United States have never been very good. Last year, I lost in the first round here, at the US Open I lost twice in the second round, so I don't know why people support me so much, but it feels great. Everyone stayed until the end of the match, supporting me until very late, and it was quite cold. Seeing that is incredible; I understand that when we finish so late, it's normal not to want to stay, especially in that cold. The people here are very energetic; I love seeing their support and feeling that energy. They somehow brighten me, making playing much easier for me."

Rest day between matches, yes or no?

"If you had asked me this question two months ago, my answer would have been different. Now, I'm fine; I love tournaments that last two weeks. It's good to have a rest day between matches, like today when you finish so late. Now I would have to go back to the hotel, and I'm sure it would take me some time to fall asleep. It's nice to have a day off to take my time, rest, return, train, get massages, and recover. Without rushing, being relaxed. I like all of that; it's very different from tournaments where you have to play every day. I guess I'm still young and have a lot of energy, but it's nice to have that day off."

Svitolina in the quarterfinals

"I've never played against her, although I've watched her play many matches in Grand Slams and WTA tournaments when she wasn't part of the tour yet. I know she's a great fighter, she chases every ball, and now she's playing more aggressively. I'll need all the details from Conchita's work; that's all I can say."

Facing a Ukrainian

"Of course, it's not easy; I'd say I've played about 4-5 matches against Ukrainian players during this time. I try not to dwell on it; I just want to focus on my game, stick to my routines, and think that the match ahead won't be easy. I'll try to prepare for this encounter as I do for any other match; nothing will change for me. I'll follow my routines and stick to what I've been doing all week."

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