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Kim Clijsters Backs Mirra Andreeva After Indian Wells Outburst

The 18-year-old apologized, calling the expletive self-directed, with attention now on her composure at the Miami Open.

Overview

  • Andreeva exited Indian Wells in the Round of 32 to Katerina Siniakova and was heard shouting an expletive as she left the court, with reports also noting racket-smashing during the match.
  • In her post-match comments, Andreeva said she was not proud of her behavior and clarified the profanity was an expression of anger at herself rather than the crowd.
  • Clijsters, speaking on the show Love All, urged perspective on Andreeva’s age and development, praising emotional honesty while noting it can hinder performance.
  • Clijsters highlighted ongoing work on the mental side with coach Conchita Martínez and encouraged Andreeva to stay present during matches.
  • Hours after the loss, Andreeva partnered with Victoria Mboko to win in doubles and is set to resume singles competition at the Miami Open.