Russian tennis star shares French Open disqualification worry for ‘silly’ rant

Russian sensation Mirra Andreeva admitted she feared disqualification for a “stupid” teenage tantrum earlier than shedding to Coco Gauff.

The American star predicted a giant future for the 16-year-old after she reached the third spherical in her first Grand Slam.

But the world No.143, who has been in comparison with ice queen Maria Sharapova, confirmed her fiery aspect by hitting a ball into the gang after shedding a second set level within the tiebreak.

Cannes-based Andreeva admitted: “Right after I assumed that it was a very silly transfer from me, as a result of it was not crucial to try this. Yes, in order that was not the most effective I may do and never the most effective.

“It was really bad what I did. Yes, I thought I was going to get defaulted but he just gave me a warning.”

Gauff, who shot to fame at Wimbledon in 2019 aged just 15, fought back to win 6-7 6-1 6-1 in just over two hours.

Last year’s runner-up, still only 19, said: “Mirra is super young and she has a big future ahead of her. I remember when I was 16 playing here. She has a lot to look forward to.

“I feel you guys will see a whole lot of matches between the 2 of us. I used to be impressed together with her degree & I knew immediately wasn’t going to be a simple match. She proved she belongs to be the place she is and deserves to go even additional.”

Iga Swiatek wanted solely 51 minutes to destroy Chinese world No.80 Xinyu Wang 6-0 6-0 – her first double bagel at a Grand Slam.

The defending champion is an excellent hotter favorite to retain her title after Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina pulled out yesterday after her pre-match warm-up with a “fever”.

The Kazakh stated: “I’m really upset not be able to play, but I guess that’s life.”

World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka faces a difficult tie on Sunday in opposition to American Sloane Stephens.