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Rising Russian star Mirra Andreeva, 16, reveals she is trying to learn from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal and just try not to get too upset when mistakes happen on the court. Andreeva, ranked at No. 57 in the world, is one of the most talented and promising young players on the WTA Tour and she stepped up on Sunday to help Team Eagles win the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi. In a doubles match against Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka,
Andreeva and Sofia Kenin were 2-5 down before winning the next five games to upset Badosa and Sabalenka and claim a big win for the Eagles team. At 2-5, Andreeva and Kenin lost the game after a double fault was called – they challenged the call and the ball turned out to be in. Andreeva and Kenin then went on to save three match points en route to winning the last five games and completing a win.
“After the double fault, I thought it’s over, but we challenged and it was in, so we were very happy. Sometimes I get upset when some things don’t go my way. I think about those mistakes and it’s all the heavy thoughts in my head. Now I’m trying now to just let it go. if I miss it okay, even Roger…
