Putin honors Andreeva and Shnaider, the new stars of the Russian circuit

Le 19/09/2025 à 18h16 par Jules Hypolite

Promises fulfilled, medals achieved, and now honored by Putin: Andreeva and Shnaider embody the future of Russian tennis, already recognized as national figures.

Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider, doubles partners, have been among the promising talents of Russian tennis for a few seasons now. The former, having entered the top 10 thanks to her victories in Dubai and then Indian Wells, seems destined for a bright future.

Shnaider, still a member of the top 20, has struggled a bit to replicate her stellar 2024 season, even though she claimed a title in Monterrey at the end of August. In doubles, the two players won the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and triumphed this year at the WTA 1000 in Miami.

These results have already convinced the Russian government and President Vladimir Putin to award them the "Order of Merit for the Fatherland" medal. This honor is given to athletes who contribute to the development of physical culture and sports in Russia.

Mirra Andreeva

5e, 4698 points

Diana Shnaider

18e, 2056 points

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