How Mirra Andreeva delivered on the hype -- to win the French Open

PARIS -- The history of tennis is littered with players predicted for greatness -- only to fall short. Pressure, injuries and expectations often prove too much to handle.

The hype machine began early for Mirra Andreeva. A junior finalist at the Australian Open in 2023 at just 15, she burst onto the scene when she reached the third round at the French Open the same year, where she made a rather bold announcement in the process.

"I know that Djokovic, he did 23 Grand Slams, so I want to go until 25, if it will be possible," she said at the 2023 French Open, when asked about her goals.