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MIRRA ANDREEVA was left awestruck after being “teleported” into the Eurosport studio for an interview.
The tennis wonderkid, 17, was in demand after beating world No2 Aryna Sabalenka to book a place in the Roland Garros semi-finals.
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As part of her media duties, Andreeva stopped by for a chat with Eurosport’s Barbara Schett.
With their studio off site, technology was used to make it appear as if the Russian was there with Schett.
As a technician carefully put Andreeva into position, the teen looked visibly stunned as Schett came into view.
When the shocked starlet gasped, Schett exclaimed: “I’m in London!”
Over in Paris, Andreeva replied: “Wow, what a technology.”
She then repeated “wow” twice, while staring around in awe.
The semi-finalist then dreamily said: “thank you.”
Fans adored her awestruck response, with one saying: “I love her.”
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While a second chimed in: “This is adorable.”
Another added: “She’s in shock!”
World No38 Andreeva beat Emina Bektas, Victoria Azarenka, Peyton Stearns, Varvara Gracheva and Sabalenka to book a spot in the last four.
Her run then ended at the hands of Italian Jasmine Paolini, who earned a spot in her maiden grand slam final in the process.
After her win, the 5ft 4in star said: “I’m more happy (than relieved) for sure! Thank you very much, merci beaucoup. It was a tough match. She’s playing unbelievable for 17-years-old, she’s so complete.
“I lost against her one month ago (in Madrid), so I thought ‘you have to do better’. Ball after ball I was more relaxed, even though on this stage it’s hard to be relaxed, and I’m really happy I managed to win in the end.
“I had in my mind, it was painful in Madrid. I wanted to step on court and do better, just to hit the ball (well) and enjoy, and it worked so I’m happy. I learned (to dream big) later than other players, maybe, but it’s the most important thing in sport and in life.
“I’m happy I could dream this moment. I don’t know what to say, I’m so emotional! Grazie mille, ragazzi, and merci beaucoup!”
Paolini, 28, will face Iga Swiatek in Saturday’s final – after the Pole beat Coco Gauff in the other semi-final.
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