Andreeva claims French Open title, first Russian woman since Sharapova

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Andreeva claims French Open title, first Russian woman since Sharapova
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Mirra Andreeva won the 2026 French Open women's singles championship by defeating Maja Chwalińska 6–3, 6–2 on Saturday. At age 19, Andreeva is the first Russian woman to win a Grand Slam since 2014. During the tournament, she eliminated three seeded players and faced challenging weather conditions in the final. Chwalińska, ranked No. 114, made history by becoming the first qualifier to reach the French Open final and earned substantial prize money. Andreeva is set to compete in the Bad Homburg Open later this month, while Chwalińska awaits possible Wimbledon entry.

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  • Andreeva is the first teenager to win a Slam since Coco Gauff in 2023.
  • Chwalińska became the first qualifier to reach a French Open final.
  • Andreeva earns $3,248,000 for her victory at Roland Garros.
  • Chwalińska's earnings nearly double her career total of $864,030.
  • Andreeva will compete in the Bad Homburg Open later this month.
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  • 2:51 PMYahoo SportsAndreeva Wins French Open, Ends Drought for Russian Women at Slams
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Andreeva defeated underdog Maja Chwalińska in two sets during the final.

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