Andreeva: "At the moment, I've even forgotten the score".
Mirra Andreeva showed impressive maturity to emerge victorious from a tough mental and physical battle with Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals of the French Open (6-7, 6-4, 6-4).
Displaying unfailing calm, the 17-year-old Russian managed to negotiate the key moments better than the world No.2 at the end of the match. Much to the delight of the Court Philippe Chartier crowd, who were thrilled by the teenager's level of play.
Mirra Andreeva: "Honestly, at the moment, I forgot what the score was. Because I really tried not to focus on it. On my second match point, I tried to think that I was saving a break point. I tried to play bravely and I managed to win.
I was really nervous before the match. I knew she was going to have an advantage, especially with the support of the court crowd. But actually, I was a bit surprised, because you (the spectators) were cheering me on too (laughs). Honestly, I wasn't expecting that, so thank you so much for encouraging me today."
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