The young Russian Veria AnfaOnly 17, still admires the professional tennis circuit. After winning heavy names such as Arena Sabalinka and Aga Swimik on her way to the title in Indian Wales last month, she reached another milestone in her career: a defeat for the first time, The older sisterErika Andreva.
The extraordinary confrontation took place among the sisters on Wednesday (16), for the first round of WTA 500 Stuttgart. However, the expected brotherly clash was shortened. Erika, 20, had to leave the match with knee pain when he lost 6/2 and 1/0.
Despite the victory, Veria Anfa He revealed that facing his sister was not easy at all. “For me, from 75 % to 80 % for mental preparation. You don’t focus on yourself or how to overcome it, but also think about it. Is it okay? What will we do after the game? How will it be?” Tennis player To the press, it was clearly shook.
The date between the two was favorable to Erika. They have already faced themselves in basic championships, and for an official time only once in the professional circle last year in Wuhan, when Erika won the best of them in direct groups.
Mira noted that until that moment, her sister had a perfect record in training: “She must have about 90 % of victories against me. This was the first time that she won her group.”
Despite the fully fencing injury, Mira celebrated this achievement and showed maturity when talking about the moment. “If it is 100 %, the result will definitely be different. But I am sure we will continue to face a lot and appear a A high level of tennis“.
Mirandra Andreva is now preparing to face Russian Alexanderrova in the 16th round of the German Championship.
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