Mirra Andreeva claimed her first Grand Slam title at the French Open on Saturday, defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the women's singles final at Roland Garros. The eighth-seeded Russian teenager, at 19 years and 38 days old, is the youngest woman to win the French Open since Monica Seles in 1992.
How did Andreeva control the match?
Andreeva completed the victory in one hour and 22 minutes, converting seven of 12 break opportunities while saving five of eight break points against her. She compiled a decisive 25-10 advantage in winners at Court Philippe Chatrier. Trailing 3-2 in the first set, Andreeva won four consecutive games to take the opening set, then captured the first five games of the second set on her way to the title.
Why does this matter for Russian tennis?
Andreeva is the first Russian to prevail on the clay courts at Roland Garros since Maria Sharapova in 2014. Her victory marks her sixth WTA Tour singles title and will elevate her to No. 6 in the WTA singles rankings.
Who was her opponent?
Chwalinska, 24, was the first qualifier to reach the women's French Open final. The Polish player's run to the championship match represented a remarkable Cinderella story at the tournament.
Sources
- Yahoo: Mirra Andreeva claims first Grand Slam title at French Open. Published 2026-06-18.
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