Former world number three Nadezhda Petrova believes that Mirra Andreeva has the potential to reach the final of Roland Garros.
“Mirra Andreeva entered the court today as the favorite. The match was interesting and spectacular. Both players tried to create awkward situations for each other. But Andreeva outplayed Kasatkina in terms of speed and level. Mirra`s advantage and confidence were palpable today.”
“Her tournament draw is favorable. She will play against a `dark horse` – Boisson, who surprised everyone by defeating Pegula. She is a dangerous opponent. Mirra needs to be focused from start to finish. She should go onto the court as the leading player, control the entire match, and not let the Frenchwoman get into the game and involve the crowd. Because it was thanks to the crowd`s support that she gained momentum against Pegula. She needs to quiet the audience and focus on her task.”
“Boisson moves well, is athletic, and retrieves difficult balls. She has an excellent forehand that Mirra needs to avoid, and her serve is decent. However, the occasion of the tournament – the quarterfinals and potentially the semifinals – should have some effect. I don`t think her nerves are particularly strong. She is not as experienced a player as Andreeva. Mirra has already achieved significant success, and we have seen the resilience of her character. Therefore, let`s hope for the best-case scenario.”
“Mirra`s potential opponent in the semifinals could be Madison Keys or Coco Gauff. These American players are not particularly known for their game on clay, which makes the half of the draw where Andreeva is located truly the most favorable for her. She has every chance to reach the final, she just needs to seize them.”
Marcus Prine