India, June 6 -- Towards the end of her acceptance speech, Mirra Andreeva wanted to make another addition to her long list of thank yous.

"Last but not least, I also want to thank myself for believing in myself, always giving my 100% even when it's tough," she said, moments after she climbed onto the makeshift podium on Court Philippe-Chatrier. "Trying every day to be better as a person and as a player. Believing that I can do this, fighting so many demons inside of me. Only I know how tough it was for me, how nervous I was throughout these two weeks. Thanks to myself for working so hard and giving my best."

During the course of the last two weeks, the 19-year-old has thanked her team and herself after each victory. On Saturday, dressed...