Mirra Andreeva smashes racket in furious Wimbledon meltdown after Harry Kane goal

Mirra Andreeva sent her racket flying toward the umpire’s chair on Centre Court at Wimbledon on 18 June after crashing out to Barbora Krejcikova.

What happened at Wimbledon?

Andreeva, the 2024 French Open champion, lost 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 to Krejcikova in a match that turned chaotic. The second set featured a medical timeout for Krejcikova, which Andreeva protested repeatedly. In the third set, Andreeva’s bracelet broke mid-point, scattering beads behind the baseline. She then called for a replay after the incident, but the umpire denied her request.

Why did Andreeva lose her cool?

The final straw came when Andreeva hit a backhand long-just as England’s Harry Kane scored the winning goal for his team at the World Cup. The crowd erupted, and Andreeva tossed her racket toward her chair in fury. Annabel Croft, commentating for the BBC, noted Andreeva’s rage: “She’s absolutely seething as she grabs her towel. It’s almost like she couldn’t walk any quicker off this court right now.”

What did Andreeva say after the match?

In tears during her press conference, Andreeva admitted the loss stung. “Sorry,” she began. “Yeah, it’s going to take some time-maybe a couple of days-before I’m back to practise for hard courts. I don’t know what my next tournaments are going to be.” She praised Krejcikova’s tricky grass-court style, adding, “She changes the rhythm a lot. The slices and drop shots, here they stay low, they don’t bounce.”

What’s next for Andreeva?

Andreeva hasn’t confirmed her next event yet. She’ll consult her team before deciding where to play next. For now, the Russian star faces a short break before resuming training on hard courts.