“Andreeva, 16, knows how to fight. She has a certain gift that allows her to win tough matches” – Dmitrieva

Anna Dmitrieva, a multiple USSR tennis champion, told that the 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva there is a gift that allows you to win difficult matches.

Andreeva reached the second round of the US Open on Monday, beating Australian Olivia Gadeki early in the tournament – 1:6, 6:3, 6:4. In the next round, the US Open debutant will meet the world’s No. 6 racket, American Corey Gauff.

Andreeva surprises me every time. At 16, she knows how to fight. For her, the match against Gadeka was very unsuccessful. Even an experienced tennis player might be confused, losing the first set so easily and immediately losing her serve in the second. But that stimulated Mirra, she mobilized and managed to adapt to the game that her opponent offered her. It was a protracted meeting with an even struggle. In these conditions, Mirra won thanks to her qualities of will and her confidence in her ability to win. She has a gift that allows her to do this.

As for her next opponent, it will be very difficult with her. Corey played with Mirra before (at Roland Garros – approx), then she lost the first set. Gauff was very worried during this match, because it is psychologically difficult to fight with a 16-year-old rising star. But the American already has experience. Gauff had recently filled Mirra’s place, then there was a difficult period when she lost her confidence. Now Corey has found his tennis. I think it will be a tough game. But if there is a struggle, it will be very useful for Mirra.

I am very happy for Aslan Karatsev and Roman Safiullin. Both won easily and passed the first round. Karatsev generally beat Jiri Legechka, a very difficult guy. Frankly, I was scared of this match, but Aslan won quite easily. Let’s not jump to conclusions. Maybe Legechka didn’t leave after the final in Winston-Salem, which he played the day before, Dmitrieva told .