DO NOT DISTURB

Emma is not on Andreeva's mind

-  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 No.22 seed and fellow Russian Anastasia Potapova 6-2 7-5.

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

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

"But I just try to not think about it. It will disturb me, all these thoughts.