WATCH: Mirra Andreeva breaks down in tears after heated argument with umpire over shock snub at Italian Open

Mirra Andreeva was seen in tears during the third set of her clash against Clara Tauson at the Italian Open. The Russian engaged in a heated exchange with the umpire over her surprising decision to replay a point that Andreeva had seemingly won while the duo was tied 1-1 in the decider.

The issue transpired due to the floodlights that came on right before Andreeva hit the ball for a winner. According to the umpire, the floodlights caused a hindrance, which is why she asked the players to replay the point.

The 18-year-old heavily contested this decision, and even broke into tears. She believed Tauson wouldn't have been able to return the ball even if the floodlights hadn't come on.

Eventually Andreeva had to give in to the umpire's decision, but she received loud cheers from the crowd during the argument.

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The seventh seed at the WTA 1000 event, Mirra Andreeva went on to win the match 5-7, 6-3, 6-2, showing great character to block out the incident. She will be taking on Coco Gauff in her quarterfinal match in the tournament.

Mirra Andreeva on being motivated for Roland Garros

Mirra Andreeva at the Italian Open 2025 - Source: Getty

As the tennis world gears up for the biggest clay tournament on the calendar, young gun Mirra Andreeva also expressed her excitement to get back to Paris.

In an interview with Roland-Garros.com during the Madrid Open, she recalled her semifinal run last year and expressed hope to do better this time.

"I have a lot of great memories from Roland-Garros because it was my first semi-final of a Grand Slam. It was also one of the first tournaments with Conchita, so I can’t wait to go back and try to do even better than last year," she said.

She also recalled winning the Paris 2024 Olympic silver medal in the doubles category last year with partner Diana Shnaider on the same court. Andreeva revealed that she keeps the medal at her grandparents' house.

"Playing Olympics for the first time was a great experience. Getting a medal, competing for the first time, is just super special. Also, it gave me extra confidence for big moments," she added.

The tennis star will look to channel her idol, LeBron James, in her upcoming matches in preparation for the French Open.

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Aatreyi Sarkar is a tennis journalist at Sportskeeda. Currently pursuing a degree in Comparative Literature from Jadavpur University and a U.S. State Department scholar at The University of Kansas, she blends her academic background with her passion for storytelling.

Aatreyi sources accurate information from social media platforms to stay updated on the latest developments and fan discussions. She strives to produce engaging, insightful, and experimental content that connects with readers, aspiring to make tennis more accessible and captivating for fans around the globe

She finds immense inspiration in Novak Djokovic, whose incredible comebacks and relentless determination motivate her to approach her work with the same passion. Roland Garros is her favorite tournament, cherished for its unique clay-court challenges and historical importance.

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