Andreeva explains how she learned to live with the pressure

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Although her name has been ringing for a long time, the reality is that Mirra Andreeva is still 18 years old. Her precocity has led her to adapt to the circuit in record time, although the journey to finding that comfort was not easy.

During the Media Day of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, we could hear Conchita Martínez's protege talk about some interesting topics, such as the difference between coming from playing in Linz and now competing in the capital of Spain. But it wasn't just time to discuss technical matters; Mirra Andreeva also touched on an interesting sphere like player maturity, emphasizing that stage that led her to adapt to a lifestyle that, being underage, can be an unbearable pressure.

Happy to return to Madrid

"Madrid holds many beautiful memories for me, so I'm always looking forward to returning to this tournament every year I play. Right now, I'm excited to compete here again. I trained for the first time today, and everything went very well; the practice was great. I have a good feeling, the atmosphere is amazing, so I'm happy to play here again."

Experiencing the circuit from a young age

"Let's say it's not the easiest part, but I think over time you have to accept every situation and learn to live with it. Sometimes it's much more challenging for certain individuals, which is why some tennis players end up distancing themselves from tennis. I believe that if a person feels they need something, then it will always be a good decision. In the end, you are the only person who truly knows what you need."

The loneliness of the individual player

"It's not easy to travel all year and not see your family often; even when with your team, you can feel lonely. It's not an easy sport, but I understand the sacrifice. I've been through many things on tour already, but I haven't fought against that yet, so I hope it doesn't come to that point in my career where I have to say goodbye."

From Linz to Madrid, a challenge that requires time

"The challenge is exciting because we come from playing on indoor clay and now we are going to play outdoors and at altitude, completely different conditions. I think what happens during the first few days will be crucial, understanding exactly these conditions and why they are so different. We will need some time to adjust, that's for sure, but then we will end up getting everything right. Good preparation is also key; from there, we will see how I feel. You always have to listen to what your body says."

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