Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer watched on as 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva dismantled her 10th-seeded American opponent Emma Navarro 6-2, 6-3. Following the win, Andreeva addressed the Swiss legend and his wife Mirka, who were present in the royal box.
What Mirra Andreeva Said to Roger Federer After Swiss Attended Her Round of 16 Victory
After posting a brilliant win over Navarro, the seventh seed confessed that she was “nervous” because of Federer’s presence in the royal box.
“I was super nervous before playing first time on the Centre Court. I really tried my best not to look over there, in the box, because I knew that, as soon as I would look there, I would completely lose my focus, and so did I at 4-1. I saw Roger and Mirka,” the teenager said.
“Honestly, it means a lot that you came and watched my match. It’s been one of my dreams to see you in real life. When I saw both of you, I got really, really nervous. But I am super happy that I managed to keep playing focused,” she added.
“It’s been one of my dreams to see you in real life.” 🫶
Mirra Andreeva kept her nerve playing on Centre Court in front of Roger Federer #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/b3M1fN83T0
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 7, 2025
The young Russian also paid a compliment to Federer’s wife on her choice of outfit, stating:
“Just wanted to say real quick, Mirka, you look really pretty, I really like your outfit.”
At 18 years and 62 days, Andreeva is the youngest woman to reach the Wimbledon singles quarterfinals since her countrywoman Maria Sharapova did so in 2005. Sharapova went on to win the title that year.
With her win over Navarro, the Russian has booked a meeting with Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic in the last eight. The Swiss booked her place in the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time in her career after beating 18th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6(4), 6-4.
Mirra Andreeva on Which Celebrities and Sportstars She Would Like to See Her Play at Wimbledon
Wimbledon is known for featuring prominent personalities during the tournament’s fortnight. Ahead of her debut on Centre Court, Andreeva revealed which tennis players and celebrities she would like to see her play on Centre Court.
“I would really like to see Roger (Federer) or Andy (Murray) watching my match. It would mean the world to me.”
Among celebrities, Andreeva said, she would love for Ryan Gosling to watch her play.
“If one day, he is going to come to London and watch Wimbledon, I would really love for him to come to my match.”
Whoever out of Mirra Andreeva and Belinda Bencic wins, will face either eighth seed Iga ÅšwiÄ…tek or Liudmila Samsonova in the Wimbledon semifinals.
