Mirra Andreeva wasted little time securing her first-ever WTA Finals victory, comfortably beating seventh seed Elina Svitolina on Monday evening.
The 19-year-old Russian, who won her first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros earlier this year, triumphed 6-4, 6-0 in Indian Wells, California.
Andreeva performed superbly against the Ukrainian, winning 85 per cent of her first-serve points and saving all six of Svitolina’s break-point opportunities.
Following Sunday’s blockbuster contest, Andreeva discussed her performance and pre-match preparation.
Mirra Andreeva wanted to train immediately after beating Elina Svitolina
I actually did not know that my percentage was so high because I guess with all the nerves and adrenaline I have felt today on the court, I did not actually feel it was super good,” Andreeva said of her high first-serve win percentage. “That’s why I went on court [after the match] and served even more, to secure the good feeling.
“But it’s a very nice number. I will share it with Conchita [Martinez] and I think she will be beyond happy to hear how high the percentage was.
“I am also super happy, I felt like I was winning a lot of free points with my serve and that it gives more confidence when you play.”
Andreeva chose to practice in the immediate aftermath of Sunday’s contest â a decision that was initiated by the young star, rather than her coach.
“You will not believe it, but for the very first time in my life it was my initiative,” the Russian told reporters during her post-match press conference in California.
“I called Conchita and she was like ‘are you kidding me’ and I said ‘no, let’s go and practice’. I met her in the gym and she was saying ‘you are kidding’.
“She was very surprised but it was my initiative for the very first time in my life.”
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