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Mirra Andreeva’s impressive run at Wimbledon has captured the attention of tennis enthusiasts worldwide. At just 16 years of age, Andreeva’s success on the court is reminiscent of the early days of some of the sport’s greatest legends, such as Roger Federer and Serena Williams.

As Andreeva continues to excel at Wimbledon, she is well on her way to earning a significant sum of money in prize winnings. The connection between Andreeva and these tennis greats demonstrates not only the incredible talent she possesses but also the potential for a long and prosperous career in the sport.

Mirra Andreeva?s early success surpasses tennis legends, Serena Williams and Roger Federer

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Roger Federer, widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, did not turn professional until the age of 17. In comparison, Andreeva’s achievements at such a young age are nothing short of remarkable. While Federer’s journey to becoming a professional athlete took longer, his eventual success on the court is unparalleled.

With a record 20 Grand Slam titles, Federer’s career earnings are in excess of $130 million. The Swiss maestro has also been ranked world No. 1 in men’s singles tennis for a record total of 310 weeks, including a record 237 consecutive weeks.

 

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While Federer’s rise to prominence took a slightly slower trajectory, Serena Williams burst onto the tennis scene at the tender age of 14, turning professional and beginning her illustrious career. However, it took Williams several years to achieve the level of success that Andreeva is already experiencing at Wimbledon. Williams’ first Grand Slam title came at the age of 17 when she won the 1999 US Open. Since then, she has amassed an incredible 23 Grand Slam singles titles and career earnings of over $94 million, making her the highest-earning female tennis player in history.

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Andreeva on the other hand is all set to make a whopping sum of money home. She might also be able to break the ? 1 million barrier just as a 16 year old which is in itself phenomenal. With her victory over Anastasia Potapova, it means she is at least taking ?207,000 in prize money at home. With Andreeva?s form at the moment, nothing seems impossible for the teen star.

Mirra Andreeva becomes the youngest female to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon since 2019

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Coco Gauff was the youngest female to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon since the year 2019. However, now Russian starlet Mirra Andreeva has taken over her place. She has now become the youngest player just at the age of 16 to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon.

 

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She defeated Anastasia Potapova in the third round to reach the fourth round. She played against Madison Keys in her fourth round at Wimbledon. However, she lost the match as of now and could not make her way to the quarter-finals.

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