January 19th 2024.
Last spring, Mirra Andreeva shared her admiration for professional tennis player Andy Murray, describing him as "beautiful." She was overjoyed when Murray came to her defense at the Australian Open and even expressed her desire to frame his tweet. Andreeva, a 16-year-old Russian player, made a name for herself at Wimbledon last year when she reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time. She has now matched that achievement at the Australian Open, defeating Diane Parry in three sets to secure a spot in the last 16. This came after her impressive second-round victory over sixth-seed Ons Jabeur, which she won 6-0 6-2.
It's no secret that Andreeva looks up to Murray and considers him her idol in tennis. She has previously described him as "beautiful" and openly admires his skills on the court. During her match against Parry, Murray took to social media to defend her after a commentator made a remark about her mental game. He pointed out that Andreeva's mental strength may have been the reason she turned the match around and ultimately won. Andreeva was thrilled to hear Murray's words and even joked about printing out his tweet and framing it.
In her press conference, Andreeva expressed her disbelief and excitement that Murray had watched her match and commented on it. She even mentioned her plans to print out his tweet and bring it with her everywhere she goes. She may even put it on her wall as a daily reminder of his support and encouragement.
In other news, there have been some surprising upsets at the Australian Open this year. Rising star Emma Raducanu, who made headlines at the US Open in 2021, was knocked out in the second round by Wang Yafan. Raducanu blamed her defeat on a stomach bug that left her feeling ill and lightheaded during the match. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic, the reigning champion, had a heated argument with a fan during his match. The fan heckled Djokovic and told him to "get vaccinated" before being kicked out of the stadium. Djokovic also received a time violation during the match, which he deemed "ridiculous."
In the midst of all this drama, Murray's journey at the Australian Open came to an early end when he lost in the first round to Tomas Martin Etcheverry. After the match, the 36-year-old admitted that it may have been his last time playing at the tournament. He has an idea of when he would like to retire, but it all depends on his performance and results on the court. With this early loss, the time frame for his retirement may have narrowed.
It's safe to say that the Australian Open has been full of surprises and intense matches. From unexpected upsets to heated arguments, the tournament has been nothing short of eventful. Andreeva's success and Murray's words of encouragement have added a heartwarming touch to the competition. As for Murray, only time will tell if this was truly his last appearance at the Australian Open.
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