Mirra Andreeva exits Wimbledon in tears after emotional defeat

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Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Mirra Andreeva exits Wimbledon in tears after emotional defeat
Summary

At Wimbledon on July 1, 2026, 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva suffered a second-round loss to Barbora Krejčíková, with a final score of 4-6, 7-5, 6-4. The defeat followed her recent victory at the French Open, leading to an emotional on-court outburst as she showed visible frustration. After the match, Andreeva expressed her need for time to process her emotions before returning to practice, while Martina Navratilova commented on Andreeva's peculiar behavior during the match. Andreeva faced criticism from some fans for her actions post-loss.

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  • Andreeva lost to Krejčíková in the second round at Wimbledon.
  • The match concluded with a score of 4-6, 7-5, 6-4.
  • Andreeva displayed frustration with a racket throw and comments to her team.
  • She expressed the need for time to recover emotionally post-match.
  • Krejčíková will move on to face Nikola Bartůňková in the next round.
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  • 4:06 AMYahoo Sports‘Very Peculiar’ – Martina Navratilova Weighs In As Mirra Andreeva Exits Wimbledon in Tears After On-Court Outburst
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Fresh off winning her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open, Mirra Andreeva arrived at Wimbledon aiming to build on that breakthrough. However, the 19-year-old fell short in the second round, with the emotional toll of the defeat evident in her on-court outburst and tearful post-match press conference.

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