Mirra Andreeva wins French Open and claims maiden Grand Slam title in dominant fashion

Mirra Andreeva won the first Grand Slam title of her career on Saturday, defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the French Open final at Roland-Garros. The 19-year-old Russian eighth seed became the youngest women’s singles champion in Paris since Monica Seles won the tournament at age 18 in 1992.

The victory crowned a rags-to-riches ascent for Andreeva, who first qualified for a Grand Slam main draw at Roland-Garros in 2023 before reaching the semifinals two years ago. Coached by former world No. 2 and 2000 French Open finalist Conchita Martinez, Andreeva went one step further by lifting the Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen.

The final began with both players battling nerves and difficult windy conditions. Four consecutive service breaks opened the match before Chwalinska became the first player to hold serve, taking a 3-2 lead. From that point, however, Andreeva took control. She won nine consecutive games, turning a one-game deficit into a 6-3, 5-0 advantage.

Although Chwalinska momentarily halted the momentum by winning two games in the second set, Andreeva quickly regained control and sealed the championship in one hour and 22 minutes with a backhand winner on her first championship point. She celebrated by dropping to her knees before embracing Martinez in the stands.

Andreeva finished with 25 winners compared to Chwalinska’s 10, committed fewer unforced and forced errors, and won 14 of the Pole’s 17 second-serve points. In rallies lasting five shots or more, Andreeva claimed 49 of 65 points. Throughout the tournament, she dropped only one set.

The title continued Andreeva’s steady progression after winning two WTA 1000 titles in 2025 and breaking into the world’s top five. She also showed composure throughout the event, including a semifinal win over 15th seed Marta Kostyuk.

For Chwalinska, the defeat ended one of the most remarkable runs in tournament history. Ranked No. 114 entering Roland-Garros, she became the first qualifier ever to reach the French Open final and won nine consecutive matches before falling in the championship match, her 10th contest in three weeks.

The runner-up finish earned Chwalinska approximately $1.6 million in prize money alongside a significant rise in the rankings, while Andreeva not only secured her first major crown and a place among the sport’s youngest Grand Slam champions but also took home nearly $3.3 million.

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