Up to a career-high ranking of No. 6, Andreeva, who also got a shoutout from idol Maria Sharapova, is in pole position for legendary status at a young age, hitting milestones last hit by the likes of Williams and fellow former No. 1 Martina Hingis. Surrounded by a strong team led by former Wimbledon champion Conchita Martinez, Andreeva continues to take ultimate responsibility for her career. Like she did after winning her fist WTA 1000 title at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, the teenager cheekily thanked herself during the trophy ceremony in homage to rapper Snoop Dogg.
“For fighting until the end and always believing in me, and for never quitting, and I don’t know, I tried to run like a rabbit today because Aryna was sending bullets and it was really hard just to keep up,” she said on court. “I just tried my best.
“That’s why I’d like to thank myself! I think I played a little part, also.”
