LeBron James Responds After Teenage Tennis Player Credits Basketball Star For Indian Wells Victory

Mirra Andreeva has praised LeBron James for her recent victory at the Indian Wells, as the Russian beat Aryna Sabalenka to win a second consecutive WTA title.

Tennis Star Credits LeBron James For Indian Wells Victory

The Russian teenager tennis player credited LeBron James for her huge victory, praising an interview the NBA star had about mental strength.

Andreeva secured her second-straight WTA title with a 2-6, 6-4 & 6-3 victory over the brilliant Sabalenka, which comes just a month after her win at the Dubai Championship.

Her recent success has caused a major rise in stardom in the world of tennis and Andreeva is one of the favourites to win the WTA Miami tournament on UK betting sites.

In her post-match interview, Andreeva referred to the LeBron James interview and how it filled her with motivation for the Indian Wells tournament.

She said: “He was saying that even if you don’t play 100% or even if you don’t feel 100% physically, I’m going to choose to be 100% mentally.

“He said that’s what makes us champions, so I kind of tried to do the same.”

The Los Angeles Lakers star responded to this praise and was full of gratitude for her words, however, he reiterated that the Russian achieved the win on her own.

James posted on social media, saying: “Congratulations! Happy to have helped. But honestly YOU did THAT!! All your hard work, drive, and dedication toward your craft. KEEP GOING! strive for greatness.”

The basketball icon is currently dealing with an injury but his LA Lakers side currently sit fourth in the NBA Western Conference and James is going for his fifth NBA Championship.

He has also been in the news in recent weeks after a confrontation with sports analyst, Stephen A. Smith, was caught on camera – as LeBron appeared to be scolding Smith for his comments over Bronny James.