MIRRA, MIRRA ON THE BALL

Teen sensation admits she avoids comparisons with Slam winner Raducanu

- MATTHEW DUNN

MIRRA ANDREEVA insists she would be "disturbed" if she started thinking about Emma Raducanu.

The 16-year-old qualifier became only the third woman to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon before her 17th birthday after Coco Gauff in 2019 and Maria Sharapova in 2003 when she beat the No.22 seed and fellow Russian Anastasia Potapova (right) 6-2 7-5.

But she shies away from comparison with the British 18-year-old who came through qualifying at the US Open in 2021 to lift the trophy in New York.

"She did an amazing job," Andreeva said. "Everyone was impressed. She was impressive also to pass the quallies and to win the Slam at 18. It's amazing.