The student became the teacher on Tuesday in Wimbledon while the world number 7 Mirra Andreeva turned the table of coach Conchita Martinez when she contributed to the Legends event at the All England Club.
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Known for their playful jokes as an adhesive and coach, Andreeva has teased the desire to be an acclawed section of a single woman for the temple of international tennis renown – which won the Wimbledon 1994 title and was the coach of Andreeva for more than a year – a day before, after having beat Emma Navarro in straight sets Frog at the base of Grass-Court.
“I am already thinking of a poster that I will do,” the 18 -year -old young man admitted enthusiastically. “I will come to court and support and, obviously, coach. It’s my time to come back to him. ”
Andreeva made her promise beyond even the grandiose expectations.
The handmade panel said “Let’s go!” Señorita Topspin “and” You Are Golden “, and was covered with sparks, strawberry photos and even two UNO cards – A game that the two like to play during the tennis trip trip together. The teenager has accessorized with a Panama hat on the theme of Wimbledon with racket -shaped pins, tennis balls and, of course, more strawberries.
Within the tight limits of court 16, she could also be heard urging Martinez, with cries of “You better win this game!” And “Continue like that!”
But unfortunately, that could not stimulate: Martinez and his partner, the former ATP n ° 4 Greg Rusedski, were defeated 7-6 (5) 6-3 by Katie O’Brien and Thomas Johansson.
But the teenager hopes to find her own spark at the end of the business of the fortnight of Wimbledon to correspond to the success of her mentor, and win her first Grand Slam title in a season which saw her win her first two tournaments of WTA 1000 level.
On Wednesday, she now turns her attention towards the face of Belinda Bencic on Center runs with a place in her second semi-final in career in play.
“I am super grateful [that] Fate … sort of gathered us “,” Andreeva said to the press of this Wimbledon de Martinez, reiterating: “From the first practice that we had together, I just felt that she understands me, and I understand what she wants from me.”
“I have the impression that now having it in my box, especially during this tournament, is also super special because it can give me and share with me so much experience,” she continued. “It is a big parties. She also sometimes understands when I feel tight or more pressure.
“Sometimes I don’t even need to say these things because she can also see it right away. Then we’re talking about and then it gets much easier. Having a person so experienced by my side is super special for me.”
