Mirra Andreeva's preparation for Wimbledon did not go as planned at the Bad Homburg WTA tournament in Germany. The seeded second seed and defending Roland Garros champion fell to fellow Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6, 4-6 in the second round, marking her first competitive outing since capturing the Paris title on clay.
Why the loss matters for Wimbledon
Andreeva struggled to find rhythm on grass against Alexandrova, who proved a formidable opponent on the surface. The defeat raises questions about Andreeva's readiness for the grass-court Grand Slam, which follows shortly after Bad Homburg on the tour calendar.
What Andreeva said
Andreeva told accredited media that she failed to establish her game throughout the match and committed too many unforced errors. She acknowledged that Alexandrova demonstrated why she is a dangerous player on grass courts.
The Wimbledon Championships are the next major test for Andreeva as she seeks to build on her breakthrough Roland Garros victory.
Sources
- Šport.sk: Neúspešná generálka na Wimbledon. Víťazka Roland Garros vypadla už v 2. kole. Published 2026-06-24.
Reported from public sources.