Mirra Andreeva is looking forward to facing former world number two Paula Badosa, despite Badosa’s recent struggles.
Badosa’s tennis skills have been solid, but she has been plagued by recurring back issues. This has affected her performance and will require continued management throughout her career.
Despite her health setbacks, Badosa remains a formidable opponent, and Andreeva is eager to challenge her on the court.
“I’ve actually wanted to play Badosa, and I will play her tomorrow! She’s an amazing player and I saw a lot of her matches, like when she won Indian Wells in 2021, and I watched some matches of hers recently.”
Andreeva thrives on facing top players as it provides a valuable learning opportunity. She views the challenge of playing against elite competitors as a way to elevate her own game.
“I feel like when you face a good player, you become better and you’re always challenging yourself until the last moment. You’re playing 100% and you want to win. Before a match against a seeded player or someone who has won titles on the WTA circuit, I feel like, ‘That will be a challenge for me,’ and it helps me to improve.”
“It challenges me to be a better person and I feel even better and happier after winning these matches, so I’ll be excited for tomorrow because it’ll help me improve my game and myself.”
