Mirra Andreeva wins French Open as sister Erika faces mixed emotions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 7:32 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open, defeating Maja Chwalinska in the final. Celebrations followed with her mother, while sister Erika Andreeva expressed mixed feelings from afar. Erika, currently ranked 238th, is returning to tennis after a hiatus, reflecting on her own career amid her sister's success. Despite her pride, Erika shared feelings of inadequacy and pressure to improve. As Erika aims for success in upcoming qualifiers, Mirra Andreeva looks to perform better after a disappointing loss at the Bad Homburg Open.
- •Mirra Andreeva won the French Open on June 6, 2026.
- •Erika Andreeva feels pressure and self-doubt following her sister's success.
- •Erika aims to improve her ranking after recently returning to the tour.
- •Mirra Andreeva lost her first match of the grass-court season at Bad Homburg.
- •Erika advanced in Wimbledon qualifying before bowing out in round two.
- 7:32 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I Feel Extremely Bad’ – Mirra Andreeva Leaves Sister Erika Battling Mixed Emotions After French Open Win
"Mirra Andreeva produced a spectacular campaign at the 2026 French Open, bucking the trend of major upsets to clinch her maiden Grand Slam title. While the 19-year-old celebrated the milestone win with her mother in the stands, her elder sister, Erika Andreeva, watched the triumphant moment from afar.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
ATP•Jun 25, 2026, 10:36 AMNorrie moving on from RG withdrawal pre Wimbledon- ATP•Jun 25, 2026, 10:22 AMHow to follow Wimbledon on the BBC
- ATP•Jun 25, 2026, 9:33 AMWimbledon has served up memorable fashion moments over the years. Here's a look
- ATP•Jun 25, 2026, 9:16 AMWhy Wimbledon qualifying remains a secret treasure for players and fans
- ATP•Jun 25, 2026, 8:55 AMBBC strikes new long-term deal to keep Wimbledon on free-to-air TV
ATP•Jun 25, 2026, 8:30 AMRaducanu's ex-coach gives key to grand slam title
