Martinez seemed to fill some roles: coach, friend, tennis parent. Is it an exact evaluation?
“No, no, no,” said Martinez, shaking her head.
“I am his coach – this is the only way. Can you be friends? Yes. We have an excellent relationship.
“But I am on the tennis court, to change things and to make it improve.
“I am the one who oversees his entire career. I am responsible for finding everything around her that will work to make her best player.”
Until now, it is bearing fruit.
Born in Siberia and trained in France, Andreeva has been presented as a future Grand Chelem champion since its realization of the breakthrough at the Madrid Open – where its talent and its fearlessness have attracted the eye of Andy Murray.
Martinez says it was clear from the moment she started working with Andreeva last year that the teenager was a superstar in the making.
His progress under Martinez was notable.
This season, she has already won two WTA 1000 titles – the level of tournaments below the majors – in Dubai and Indian Wells, helping her to climb a high career classification in the world.
Despite the generational ditch, the way Andreeva and Martinez bounce back on top of each other allow the player to flourish.
Andreeva shows their mutual affection by teasing Martinez in her post-match interviews, or by encouraging a crowd to sing “happy birthday” to his coach.,, external
But from conversations with the two women, it is clear that business is first.
“The relationship is good, we hear ourselves very well and she respects my work. For me, it’s super important,” said Martinez.
