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Mirra Andreeva Uses Federer Highlights to Manage Match Nerves
19-year-old tennis star Mirra Andreeva shares how watching Roger Federer highlights helps her overcome pre-match nerves.
In brief
19-year-old tennis star Mirra Andreeva shares how watching Roger Federer highlights helps her overcome pre-match nerves. Mirra Andreeva uses Roger Federer's 2017 Australian Open final against Nadal as mental preparation to manage match nerves. Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Mirra Andreeva's WTA Finals Debut
19-year-old Andreeva beat Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-0 in her WTA Finals opening match.
Andreeva's Nervous Match Experience
She described feeling legs shaking and arms trembling during nervous moments before matches.
Federer Highlights as Mental Tool
Andreeva watches Roger Federer's 2017 Australian Open final against Nadal before every match.
Federer's 2017 Australian Open Final
Federer defeated Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 for his 18th Grand Slam title.
Andreeva's Mental Preparation Routine
She combines physical warm-ups with mental exercises to manage pre-match nerves.
Andreeva's Next Match
Andreeva faces Aryna Sabalenka in her second WTA Finals group game after beating Karolina Muchova.
What it means
Mirra Andreeva uses Roger Federer's 2017 Australian Open final against Nadal as mental preparation to manage match nerves.
