Former world number three Nadezhda Petrova told that she was already proud of Russian tennis players Mirra Andreeva And Diane Schneider who reached the final of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in doubles.
Andreeva and Schneider defeated Spaniards Cristina Buksha and Sara Sorribes-Tormo in the semifinals with a score of 6:1, 6:2. Russian tennis players participating in the Olympics in neutral status were guaranteed at least silver. In the final, Andreeva and Schneider will face Italians Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini on Sunday.
— I really liked the girls’ teamwork. It’s clear that they felt and understood each other. They interact very well and enjoy it. The fact that they are close in age means that they have a lot in common. And in terms of play, I really like how Mirra holds the back line firmly and accurately, she receives and serves well. And Schneider uses her strength, goes for the interception and acts quickly at the net. And Diana herself delivers well on the second square from the left with her left hand.
The girls impressed me, great job. It’s incredible and great that they reached the final. Now we have to go out and play for fun. It won’t be easy, we will play against an experienced Italian pair. Errani is a multiple Grand Slam winner, but I think our girls are stronger, but we have to be prepared. Errani will try to intercept and confuse our girls’ actions. You have to choose a tactic and believe in success.
“We can already be happy for the girls. Coming away from the Olympics with a medal the first time is a great achievement. Whatever happens, we are already proud of them,” Petrova told .
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