Mirra Andreeva claims first Grand Slam title, defeats Maja Chwalińska in final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Mirra Andreeva secured her first Grand Slam title by defeating Maja Chwalińska in the French Open final on June 6 at Court Philippe-Chatrier, winning 6-3, 6-2. Chwalińska's run as a qualifier marked a historic achievement, but she struggled against Andreeva's power and her own errors. The match highlighted Chwalińska's journey from qualifying rounds to the final, significantly improving her ranking and earnings. Despite the defeat, she expressed gratitude for her experience in Paris and looks forward to upcoming competitions like Wimbledon.
- •Andreeva wins French Open final 6-3, 6-2 against Chwalińska.
- •Chwalińska became the first qualifier to reach the final in event history.
- •She garnered 1.4 million euros in prize money from her run.
- •Chwalińska's ranking is set to rise to 21 following her performance.
- •The match concluded Chwalińska's impressive journey through qualifying.
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — A double fault then a French Open final rout: Chwalińska's fairy tale ends in nightmare
"For Maja Chwalińska, the fairy tale run that began three weeks ago in Paris ended in a nightmare. Instead, it turned into a rout, set in motion by a double fault. It was followed by a collapse in which she won only five games before Andreeva sealed her first Grand Slam title by 6-3, 6-2 on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
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