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Mirra Andreeva claims first Grand Slam title at French Open

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Mirra Andreeva claims first Grand Slam title at French Open

Summary

Mirra Andreeva captured her first Grand Slam title at the French Open on June 6, 2026, defeating Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the final. At just 19 years old, Andreeva became the youngest woman to win the French Open since Monica Seles in 1992. Chwalinska, ranked 114th, had a remarkable run as a qualifier, reaching the final after nine straight victories. Despite the crowd's support for her opponent, Andreeva proved herself as a formidable talent. Following her win, she celebrated emotionally and expressed disbelief at achieving her lifelong dream.

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By the Numbers

•Andreeva defeats Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the final
•She becomes the youngest French Open champion since Monica Seles
•Chwalinska aimed to be the first qualifier to win the title
•Andreeva's win ends a long wait for Russian women in Grand Slam singles

Latest Updates

7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Mirra Andreeva Wins French Open To Make History
6:06 PMYahoo Sports — ‘But Not Satisfied’ – Maria Sharapova, Ons Jabeur, and Tennis World React to Mirra Andreeva’s French Open Triumph

What they're saying

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Now and then, a young player comes around that you know is destined for greatness even before they win anything significant. That was Mirra Andreeva, the minute she arrived on the scene as a 15-year-old making her tour-level debut. Blessed with an elite counterpunching game and a tennis IQ that transcends her youth, she always …
— Yahoo Sports

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Mirra Andreeva announced herself on tour when she was just 15 years old with a promising run at the 2023 Madrid Open. At the age of 17, she reached the semifinals of the French Open, igniting the belief that she was destined to be a future Grand Slam champion.
— Yahoo Sports