Tennis

Mirra and Erika Andreeva, two sisters from Russia, are set to face off in an official match for the first time in their careers at the Hologic WTA Tour's Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open. While sibling rivalry is often a driving force in sports, the Andreeva sisters have chosen to keep their relationship off the court.Mirra, the younger sister, has been the WTA's breakout star in recent months, reaching the fourth round of the Madrid Open and the semifinals of the French Open. She is known for her aggressive style of play and her ability to change her tactics on the fly.Erika, the older sister, is a more introverted and methodical player. She prefers to stick to a game plan and grind out her opponents. However, Mirra believes that Erika has become more aggressive in recent months.Despite their contrasting styles, the Andreeva sisters are close off the court. Mirra describes Erika as a "calm" and "closed" person, while Erika says that Mirra is "always talking a lot."The sisters have decided to split the prize money for the second round of the Wuhan Open, regardless of who wins. Mirra admits that the match will be "stressful" for both of them, but she is also excited to see who comes out on top."I think it's going to be fun for the people who are watching, but it's going to be really stressful for the both of us," Mirra said. "Of course I'm curious to see who's going to win tomorrow. It's going to be a nervous match, for sure. For my parents, especially!"

Mirra Andreeva's Wimbledon journey may have ended prematurely, but the 19-year-old Russian sensation is making the most of her time in London. Alongside her sister Erika, Mirra attended a special 30th Anniversary concert of Disney's The Lion King at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall.The event celebrated the collaboration between Disney and Balmain, resulting in an exclusive limited-edition collection. The Andreeva sisters embraced the occasion, donning head-to-toe Balmain ensembles. Mirra opted for a blue knitwear look, featuring a buttoned cardigan and matching flared mini skirt, complemented by a rhinestone-covered B-Buzz pouch. Erika, on the other hand, showcased a zebra-print jacquard-knit cropped cardigan and miniskirt from Balmain's Lion King collaboration.Despite their early exits from Wimbledon, the Andreeva sisters enjoyed a memorable evening at the concert. They even captured a red-carpet selfie with Balmain's creative director, Olivier Rousteing.Unfortunately, the rest of their London trip was less successful on the tennis court. Erika, ranked 101st in the world, fought through qualifying to reach the main draw for the first time but fell to Donna Vekic in the second round. Mirra, who reached the fourth round in her Wimbledon debut last year, was stunned in the first round by 17-year-old Brenda Fruhvirtova.Despite their disappointing results, the Andreeva sisters remain positive and are determined to bounce back. Mirra, in particular, is eager to improve her game and make a deeper run at Wimbledon next year.