Mirra Andreeva reached her first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros 2026 after a commanding 6-1, 6-3 semifinal victory over Marta Kostyuk. The 19-year-old Russian, ranked No. 8, controlled the match throughout and will face either Diana Shnaider or Maja Chwalinska in the championship.
How dominant was Andreeva's performance?
Andreeva dictated the pace and never relinquished control, dismantling Kostyuk, the No. 15-ranked Ukrainian. The semifinal was a reversal of the Madrid WTA 1000 final earlier in 2026, when Kostyuk had won. Andreeva, trained by Conchita Martínez, was the only top-10 player remaining in the draw at that stage.
Why does Andreeva's age matter?
At 19, Andreeva is the fifth-youngest woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the past 30 years, behind Martina Hingis (16), Kim Clijsters (17), Coco Gauff (18), and Hingis again (18). If she wins the title, she would become the third-youngest Grand Slam champion of the 21st century, following Maria Sharapova's 2004 Wimbledon triumph and Emma Raducanu's 2021 US Open victory.
What is Andreeva's Roland Garros history?
Andreeva has performed well at Roland Garros since her 2023 debut. She reached the third round in her first appearance, the quarterfinals in 2024 after defeating Aryna Sabalenka, and the quarterfinals again in 2025 before losing to Lois Boisson. Her semifinal run this year marks her best result at the tournament.
Who will Andreeva face in the final?
Andreeva's opponent will emerge from the other semifinal between Shnaider, her Russian compatriot and doubles partner, and Chwalinska, a Polish qualifier. Both players are left-handed. Kostyuk, who arrived with a 17-match winning streak following titles at Rouen and Madrid, completed her best Grand Slam performance to date.
Sources
- ESPN: El sueño de la princesa: Mirra Andreeva llegó en Roland Garros a su primera final de Grand Slam. Published 2026-06-04.
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