Mirra Andreeva says what she is trying to copy from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as her winning streak continues at Indian Wells
Mirra Andreeva tries to channel Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer each time she steps on court.
The Russian has been enjoying a stellar 2025 season and she is proving to be a handful for each of her opponents.
At just 17 years of age Mirra Andreeva already possesses the game and mindset needed to defeat the world’s best players.
She is also showing how consistent she can be as Andreeva is on a 10-match win streak, and she will aim to extend record by trying to reach the Indian Wells final.
Mirra Andreeva tries to adopt Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer mindset during her matches
Andreeva has won her last 10 matches, the long win streak of her career, and she lost just one set over the course of those matches.
She is now into the last four at Indian Wells for the first time after beating Elina Svitolina 7-5, 6-3, which came after Andreeva dispatched Elena Rybakina 6-1, 6-2.
Though the likes of the WTA Tour’s top two players in Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, and Australian Open Champion Madison Keys are still in the competition, Andreeva has a real shot at winning successive WTA 1000 titles.
One of the reasons for her success is her strong mindset and ability to reset after each point, something she tried to copy from two of the game’s all-time greats, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
“Of course I’m battling some nerves, it’s never easy,” Andreeva told Tennis Channel. “Today we had a lot of tight points and tight games and I just try to remember what Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal would do for example.
