Russian tennis chief Shamil Tarpischev was adamant that starlet Mirra Andreeva would not be joining the number of wantaways changing their nationality.
French wildcard Lois Boisson delivered the biggest win of her career on Tuesday, upsetting world number six Mirra Andreeva 7-6(6), 6-3 in the quarter-finals of the 2025 French Open to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final.
Sixth seed Mirra Andreeva was in sublime form as she sealed her place in the fourth round of the French Open with a dominant 6-3, 6-1 triumph over 32nd seed Yulia Putintseva.
Amanda Anismova ended Mirra Andreeva's 'Sunshine Double' hopes with a third-round Miami Open victory on Sunday night - though it is not the tennis that has dominated headlines since.
Tennis great Martina Navratilova has given high praise to Mirra Andreeva, saying the teenager is a 'complete player' with a big future in the game.
Mirra Andreeva confirmed her status as the rising star of the women's game with a sensational win over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Indian Wells final.