Mirra Andreeva is proved herself to be one of the most dangerous predators in Melbourne after an Australian Open upset of Ons Jabeur.

But behind the fearless mindset, the 16-year-old is an animal lover at heart, sharing her experience meeting a slew of exotic creatures before taking to Rod Laver Arena to score the biggest win of her career.

“When I arrived here, I saw that they would bring the animals on the 16th,” she explained to on-court interview Laura Robson after stunning Jabeur, a former world No. 2, 6-0, 6-2, to reach the third round.