Mirra Andreeva was spotted watching the men’s singles final at Roland Garros this year.
Andreeva dropped just one set en route to winning Roland Garros, claiming her first major title at just 19 years old.
The world number six remained in Paris for the men’s final as well, with Andreeva watching Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Andreeva was pictured with Cobolli on a flight out of Paris, and she has now revealed who she was rooting for out of the two finalists.
Mirra Andreeva admits she was rooting for Alexander Zverev
Andreeva was asked about her presence during the men’s final in an interview with Championat, where she confirmed that she was rooting for eventual champion Zverev, despite being near Cobolli’s player box.
“I was rooting for Sasha Zverev, to be honest,” said Andreeva. “We were sitting above Flavio Cobolli’s box because it was the only section with five seats in a row, so we went there.
“But I was rooting for Sasha Zverev. I really wanted him to finally win this Grand Slam. And I think I was so excited at the end, as if I was playing on the court myself, so I was rooting for him. I’m so happy he did it.”
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Although she was supporting his opponent, Andreeva was then asked about travelling in economy seats with Cobolli out of Paris.
“Yes, but the only thing is, we were in the emergency row. We just had more legroom. That’s our bonus for such a great tournament,” answered Andreeva.
Mirra Andreeva explains how being a Grand Slam champion is different to how she imagined
Andreeva and Zverev both became Grand Slam champions for the first time at Roland Garros this year.
When asked about how this feels after having a few days to reflect on her victory, Andreeva admitted that she thought the euphoric feeling of winning Roland Garros would have lasted longer.
“Those incredible emotions, the euphoria, the adrenaline rush, when you just win a tournament and realize it’s a Grand Slam, all came together,” said Andreeva. “The only thing I didn’t expect was that those emotions would fade so quickly.
“Now I’m already thinking, ‘Well, I have to train again in two days’. And it’s as if everyone has forgotten, and I’m gradually forgetting too. I thought the euphoria would definitely last a few days. But a couple of days have passed, and now I’m thinking, ‘Well, I won, and that’s it’.”
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Andreeva will now switch her focus to the grass court season, which she will begin at the Bad Homburg Open.
This is the only tournament she will play ahead of Wimbledon this year, with Andreeva withdrawing from the Berlin Open.
