Mirra Andreeva claims first Grand Slam title at French Open

Field Level MediaSat, June 6, 2026 at 4:38 PM UTC

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Jun 4, 2026; Paris, France; Mirra Andreeva at her interview on the court after winning her match against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine on day 12 at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images (Susan Mullane-Imagn Images)

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva claimed her first Grand Slam trophy with a 6-3, 6-2 victory at the French Open on Saturday, ending the remarkable Cinderella run of Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska.

Andreeva, at 19 years and 38 days old, is the youngest woman to win the French Open title since Monica Seles in 1992.

Seeded eighth, Andreeva claimed her sixth WTA Tour singles title in one hour and 22 minutes and became the first Russian to prevail on the clay courts at Roland Garros since Maria Sharapova in 2014.

"I've been watching Roland Garros on TV since I was very, very young," Andreeva said during the trophy presentation. "It's also a big dream of mine to win this tournament, and I honestly cannot believe that I'm holding this trophy right now."

Andreeva will elevate to No. 6 in the WTA singles rankings following Saturday's victory.

Trailing 3-2, Andreeva won four straight games to seize the first set. She then captured the first five games of the second on her way to the title.

Andreeva saved five of eight break points, converted seven of 12 break opportunities and compiled a decisive 25-10 advantage in winners at Court Philippe Chatrier.

In addition to thanking her opponent as well as her own coaches, Andreeva also gave herself a public shoutout.

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"I want to thank myself for believing in myself, always giving 100%, even when it's tough," Andreeva said. "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 and how nervous I was through these two weeks. Thanks to myself for working so hard and giving my best."

Chwalinska, 24, was the first qualifier to reach the women's French Open final. She began the fortnight in Paris ranked No. 114 in the world and was just the third woman to make the final at Paris in her main-draw debut, joining Evonne Goolagong (1971) and Chris Evert (1973).

"Congratulations to Mirra, such an incredible player," Chwalinska said. "So young and so talented, it's so annoying.

"Congratulations to your team as well, for an amazing job, and all the best for the future.

"I wish we could see a better match today, but Mirra is too good, so I guess it's her fault. I tried my best and I'm sorry. I will never forget these three weeks.

"Paris will forever be in my heart. Merci."

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