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Mirra Andreeva praises coach Conchita Martinez ahead of WTA Finals debut
Mirra Andreeva praised Conchita Martinez, her coach, ahead of her first singles match at the WTA Finals.
The Russian player has worked with Martinez since April 2024, and credits her coach with helping her improve as a player and on court.
Martinez’s methods drew attention after a recording of Jessica Pegula’s practice session captured Pegula calling Andreeva a “diva” and criticizing Martinez.
Andreeva said she is happy to work with Martinez and called her both a great person and a great coach.
The comments came after Pegula’s remarks raised questions about the coaching relationship, though Pegula and Andreeva have since joked about the situation.
Andreeva faces Elina Svitolina on November 9 in her WTA Finals singles debut; the two have one win each against the other.
Mirra Andreeva praised coach Conchita Martinez ahead of her first match at the WTA Finals.
Andreeva called Martinez a great person and coach and credited her with helping her improve.
Martinez has coached Andreeva since April 2024 and helped her win six titles, including Roland Garros.
Andreeva will make her WTA Finals singles debut against Elina Svitolina on Monday, November 9.
The tournament is being held in Indian Wells, and Andreeva is in Group 2 with Aryna Sabalenka, Svitolina and Karolina Muchova.
- Who
- Mirra Andreeva praised her coach, Conchita Martinez.
- What
- Andreeva credited Martinez with helping her progress and improve as a player.
- When
- Ahead of Andreeva’s first match at the WTA Finals; she is due to play on Monday, November 9.
- Where
- The WTA Finals in Indian Wells.
- Why
- Andreeva said Martinez’s work on and off court helps her improve.
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Martinez began coaching Andreeva.
Martinez’s coaching style came under scrutiny after comments overheard during Jessica Pegula’s practice session.
Andreeva praised Martinez in an interview with WTA media.
Andreeva is scheduled to make her WTA Finals singles debut against Svitolina.
- Coach
- Conchita Martinez
- Coaching relationship began
- April 2024
- Titles under Martinez
- Six, including Roland Garros
- WTA Finals debut opponent
- Elina Svitolina
- Group 2
- Aryna Sabalenka, Elina Svitolina and Karolina Muchova
What people are saying
I think she’s a great person and a great coach as well.
a lot of credit has to go to her, I have to admit that.