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Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Wimbledon star's first purchase after giving £1m to parents said a lot
Mirra Andreeva won Indian Wells in March and is now chasing her first Grand Slam at Wimbledon - but the teenager's very first purchase with her prize money was a little bit different Teenage tennis star Mirra Andreeva showed her true colours by admitting she only bought a Lego version of the Mona Lisa after claiming £869,000 worth of Indian Wells prize money. The 18-year-old prodigy has made waves at Wimbledon in recent weeks, defeating Hailey Baptiste in straight sets on Saturday to secure her spot in the round of 16. In doing so, the Russian became the youngest player since Caroline Wozniacki to achieve ten or more major wins in a year. She also became only the fourth women's player in the 21st century to reach the round of 16 at the first three Grand Slams of a season before turning 19. Andreeva will come up against 10th seed Emma Navarro on Monday afternoon. It comes after she earned close to a million pounds after clinching the second Masters 1000 title of her career in March at Indian Wells, beating Aryna Sabalenka in two sets. Her phenomenal rise came so early in her career that she admitted earlier this year that she didn't even have a bank account in her own name. Andreeva confessed that her finances were actually managed by her father until her 18th birthday on April 29. 'My dad bought me Lego for the win,' Andreeva told compatriot Daria Kasatkina on the latter's YouTube channel, What The Vlog. 'Big one or small one?' probed Kasatkina. 'I'm going to show you a picture,' Andreeva responded before getting out her phone. Andreeva proudly showed Kasatkina a picture of her Lego Mona Lisa set that set her back just £76. Kasatkina couldn't hide her surprise, asking: "Wow, and where did the rest of the money [go]?" The modest purchase highlighted how Andreeva is not fussed by the more flashy and luxurious items of this world. After triumphing at the Dubai Tennis Championships in February, Andreeva admitted her dad is in charge of her winnings as she was not yet legally able to have a bank account in her own name. When quizzed on her plans for the prize money, the teenager replied: 'All questions to my dad. It all goes on his credit card because I don't have my own yet. I cannot have my own bank account because I'm not 18.' The world No. 7 joked: 'I'm hoping that he will leave me some to spend somewhere, to buy chips and a Coke. Yeah, I don't know. I'm going to ask him.' Despite being overcome with emotion, Andreeva battled through her tears to address the crowd after clinching her three-set victory against Sabalenka, which took her career winnings to around £3,796,988. "I'd like to thank myself - for fighting until the end, for always believing and for never quitting,' Andreeva said. 'I tried to run like a rabbit because Aryna was sending bullets [across the net] and it was hard." Andreeva is already guaranteed to pocket a hefty £240,000 from Wimbledon this year, but a win over Navarro on Monday afternoon could see her earnings soar to £400,000. However, it's not just money on the line for the Russian, as a win over Navarro would also seal her spot in the prestigious Last 8 Club - a lifetime membership that offers players who reach the quarter-finals perks such as free tickets to the Championships and access to hospitality suites.
Courier-Mail
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Wardrobe malfunction ruins Aussie's hopes at Wimbledon
Don't miss out on the headlines from Tennis. Followed categories will be added to My News. Wimbledon star Daria Kasatkina lost a point during her clash with Liudmila Samsonova after her earring got stuck in her shirt. The 16th seed was taking on the 19th seed when the unfortunate wardrobe malfunction occurred, The Sun reports. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. After striking a forehand return, Kasatkina's earring caught her Adidas polo. The Aussie was unable to free her ear in time to respond to Samsonova's next ball. Not quite believing her luck, Russian star Samsonova watched her routine backhand trundle beyond the helpless Kasatkina. Daria's earring got caught in her top in the middle of a point. The Aussie couldn't do anything as play continued. This incident rather summed up Kasatkina's outing on the No.3 Court. The former quarter-finalist here in SW19 was blitzed early on by Samsonova. Kasatkina trailed 6-2 2-0 40-40 before both players were forced to go off by a rain delay. At this point umpire Nico Helwerth was wheeled off the court, much to the amusement of fans. And any thoughts that the break would do Kasatkina some good following her poor start were quickly dispelled. Liudmila Samsonova knocked out Daria Kasatkina to advance into the fourth round at Wimbledon. (AP Photo/Joanna Chan) When play resumed around two hours later, it was much of the same for the 28-year-old. Kasatkina went on to be beaten 6-2 6-3 by her in-form opponent. Samsonova will next face Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. The Spaniard defeated Coco Gauff's conqueror Dayana Yastremska 6-1 2-6 6-3 on Court 16. This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission. Originally published as Wardrobe malfunction ruins Aussie's hopes at Wimbledon
Metro
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Wimbledon player concedes point after 'unfortunate' wardrobe malfunction
Daria Kasatkina was forced to concede a point during her Wimbledon match with Liudmila Samsonova after suffering an 'unfortunate' wardrobe malfunction. Australia's Kasatkina battled Russia's Samsonova on Court 3 for a place in the fourth round of Wimbledon on Saturday morning. After losing the first set 6-2, Kasatkina was keen to make a fast start in the second but her bid to earn an immediate break was hampered by an unusual wardrobe malfunction. The 28-year-old got a serve from Samsonova back in play but was then forced to stop playing the point after her shirt got caught on her earring. 'I'm not sure what happened there,' a BBC commentator said, while another responded: 'I think her earring got caught on her shirt. 'That's not something you see very often. That's so unfortunate, especially as she was within touching distance in the game.' One of the commentators then said she had 'never seen that before' while her colleague remembered an incident involving Caroline Wozniacki at the 2014 US Open in which her racket got caught in her hair. 'It's not something you see every match or every tournament, that's for sure,' the pundit continued. 'I would be taking the earrings out!' As the commentators were analysing the unfortunate incident, Kasatkina was heard smashing her racket on a chair off screen. The wardrobe malfunction gifted Samsonova an early hold in the second set and she went on to win it 6-3 to book her place in the fourth round of Wimbledon. The 26-year-old world No. 19 faces Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro for a place in the quarter-finals. An incredibly open women's field at the All England Club opened up even further on Saturday as defending champion Barbora Krejcikova was knocked out. More Trending Krejcikova's exit, which came at the hands of Emma Navarro, means there are now no former champions left in the women's draw. The defending champion won the first set against Navarro but then started struggling physically, allowing the American 10th seed to come back to advance. 'All I can say that the first half of the match I was definitely enjoying myself on the court and I was feeling quite well,' she said afterwards. 'But then suddenly out of nowhere I just lost all my energy and I couldn't really gain it back. It's very sad for me and very unfortunate.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Jannik Sinner reacts to breaking Roger Federer's Wimbledon record in Open Era MORE: Wimbledon day 7 order of play: What time are Carlos Alcaraz and Sonay Kartal playing? MORE: 'I'm sorry?' – Wimbledon star surprised by 'disgusting' Emma Raducanu question
Scottish Sun
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘I've never seen that before' – Wimbledon star loses game due to wardrobe malfunction in bizarre scenes
WIMBLEDON star Daria Kasatkina lost a point during her clash with Liudmila Samsonova after her earring got stuck in her shirt. The 16th seed was taking on No19 Liudmila Samsonova. 4 Daria Kasatkina's earring caught on her shirt 4 The Aussie lost the point after not being able to move freely After striking a forehand return, Kasatkina's earring caught her Adidas polo. The Aussie was unable to free her ear in time to respond to Samsonova's next ball. Not quite believing her luck, Russian star Samsonova watched her routine backhand trundle beyond the helpless Kasatkina. This incident rather summed up Kasatkina's outing on No3 Court. READ MORE WIMBLEDON NOT AL-WHITE Wimbledon star forced to lift up skirt as she is questioned over dress code The former quarter-finalist here in SW19 was blitzed early on by Samsonova. Kasatkina trailed 6-2 2-0 40-40 before both players were forced to go off by a rain delay. At this point umpire Nico Helwerth was wheeled off the court, much to the amusement of fans. If a break may have done Kasatkina some good following her bad start, it did not. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 4 Kasatkina was easily beaten by Liudmila Samsonova Credit: AP When play resumed around two hours later, it was much of the same for the 28-year-old. Kasatkina went on to be beaten 6-2 6-3 by her in-form opponent. 'Favourite part of Wimbledon,' say fans as umpire is wheeled away 'like piece of furniture' when rain hits Samsonova will next face Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. The Spaniard defeated Coco Gauff's conqueror Dayana Yastremska 6-1 2-6 6-3 on Court 16. 4
The Irish Sun
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I've never seen that before' – Wimbledon star loses game due to wardrobe malfunction in bizarre scenes
WIMBLEDON star Daria Kasatkina lost a point during her clash with Liudmila Samsonova after her earring got stuck in her shirt. The 16th seed was taking on No19 Liudmila Samsonova. 4 Daria Kasatkina's earring caught on her shirt 4 The Aussie lost the point after not being able to move freely After striking a forehand return, Kasatkina's earring caught her Adidas polo. The Aussie was unable to free her ear in time to respond to Samsonova's next ball. Not quite believing her luck, Russian star Samsonova watched her routine backhand trundle beyond the helpless Kasatkina. This incident rather summed up Kasatkina's outing on No3 Court. READ MORE WIMBLEDON The former quarter-finalist here in SW19 was blitzed early on by Samsonova. Kasatkina trailed 6-2 2-0 40-40 before both players were forced to go off by a rain delay. At this point umpire Nico Helwerth If a break may have done Kasatkina some good following her bad start, it did not. Most read in Tennis BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 4 Kasatkina was easily beaten by Liudmila Samsonova Credit: AP When play resumed around two hours later, it was much of the same for the 28-year-old. Kasatkina went on to be beaten 6-2 6-3 by her in-form opponent. 'Favourite part of Wimbledon,' say fans as umpire is wheeled away 'like piece of furniture' when rain hits Samsonova will next face Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. The Spaniard defeated 4 Wimbledon 2025 LIVE -
