Martina Navratilova: Wimbledon Centre Court could inspire Mirra Andreeva | Tennis.com

“Unfortunately, I haven’t had the chance to play on Centre Court yet,” Mirra Andreeva said earlier this week at Wimbledon, “but I hope I’m going to get there.”

The No. 7 seed didn’t have to wait long, booking herself a spot on SW19’s signature court for her fourth round against American Emma Navarro. For all the teenager has achieved in her short career—back-to-back WTA 1000 titles, a Top 10 debut, and a Grand Slam semifinal at Roland Garros—Centre Court was a striking gap in her resume.

“She may be nervous but you’re so excited about being there that you actually play better,” said Martina Navratilova, a nine-time Wimbledon champion previewing Andreeva vs. Navarro. “I know that was the case for me and for people that I have spoken to, it’s the same thing. The awe, the respect, but ah, I get to play on Centre Court!

“It means a lot to her, too,” agreed TC Analyst Jon Wertheim. “This is not just another milestone. She said she’s sort of giddy for this Centre Court debut. We’ll see how she posts.”

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