Andreeva swept her WTA Finals round-robin group by defeating alternate Diana Shnaider in straight sets, securing an undefeated group-stage run. The 19-year-old previously struggled with self-isolation and missed practices following tough defeats, including a title-defense loss to Katerina Siniakova in March. She has now paired technical adjustments with psychological work to achieve a breakthrough season that includes her first Grand Slam title. On Saturday, she will face American Jessica Pegula in their first career meeting.
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Andreeva has reduced her emotional recovery time from defeats from multiple days of isola…: Andreeva has reduced her emotional recovery time from defeats from multiple days of isolation to just a single day.
Working with psychologists and coach Conchita Martinez enabled the teenager to implement…: Working with psychologists and coach Conchita Martinez enabled the teenager to implement critical mental and technical improvements.
The undefeated group-stage finish sets up a first career meeting against American Jessica…: The undefeated group-stage finish sets up a first career meeting against American Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals.
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INDIAN WELLS, California, Nov 13 : Mirra Andreeva said she has learned to recover more quickly from setbacks after the Russian teenager completed an unbeaten run through the WTA Finals round-robin stage on Friday.
Andreeva won her third group-stage match in straight sets after a late opponent change, having already secured a semi-final berth. The 19-year-old said the match against tournament alternate Diana Shnaider presented a new mental challenge because her progression was guaranteed, but she still wanted to preserve her momentum.
"Before the tournament started I was afraid that I wouldn't win a match in the group," Andreeva told reporters. "Now you see how it turned out."
The victory set up a first career meeting with American Jessica Pegula on Saturday. Andreeva described Pegula as one of the calmest players on tour and said coach Conchita Martinez would help prepare a detailed tactical plan.
Andreeva's poise in the desert marked a contrast with her emotional exit from Indian Wells in March, when she lost her title defence to Katerina Siniakova. Frustrated by the defeat, Andreeva launched into a profanity-laced…
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