Mirra Andreeva thinks there’s a clear distinction in personalities between Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, however suggests that’s really good for the sport.
On Monday, the eighth-seeded Russian survived an opening-round scare on the Australian Open after getting back from a set right down to beat Donna Vekic 4-6 6-3 6-0.
Later in her post-match press convention, Andreeva answered a number of questions concerning her opening match and efficiency. Then, got here an off-topic query subject after a reporter was curious to know what it "meant for the sport" to have a top-ranked participant with such a vibrant persona.
Andreeva proceeded to disclose that she really follows loads Sabalenka's social media exercise, and that she was a giant of the Belarusian in that division. Additionally, the Russian talked about that when Swiatek was the top-ranked participant within the recreation, she most popular to remain extra lowkey.
Andreeva: Sabalenka may be very energetic, whereas Swiatek is extra like a quiet, closed individual
“I feel it’s nice as a result of she’s very energetic on social media. She exhibits a number of the issues which might be occurring on Tour. I’d be sincere, I do sort of like to look at her tales. It’s fairly fascinating," the 18-year-old stated.
“She does a very good job of conserving sort of the temper within the social media of, like, being humorous and doing a number of actions with the followers, simply conserving the followers in contact when she’s not enjoying tournaments. Yeah, I feel it’s nice.
“Additionally, I feel that the entire individuals are totally different. For instance, when Iga was the No. 1 on the earth, everyone knows she’s extra like a quiet individual. She does all the pieces properly on the court docket. I really feel like she’s perhaps extra closed."
After making her level clear, Andreeva made positive to notice that she wasn’t calling out Swiatek or something like that, and added that each particular person ought to be themselves.
