Paris – 06.06.2026: In a thrilling final match at the 2026 French Open, 19-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva prevailed over Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2, securing her first Grand Slam title. This result crowns an impressive development for the young player, who has had a meteoric rise since her breakthrough at age 15.
Andreeva, entering the tournament as world number 8, showed strong performance in the first set. After an early break by Chwalinska that gave her a 3-2 lead, Andreeva responded with two breaks to take the set 6-3. In the second set, she dominated from the start, quickly leading 5-0 and maintained control despite a late resurgence from Chwalinska.
The Polish player, who began the tournament ranked 114th in the world, impressed with her run to the final. She is only the second player in the Open Era to reach a Grand Slam final as a qualifier, following Emma Raducanu at the 2021 US Open.
After the match, Andreeva spoke about the mental challenges she had to overcome on her path to the title. She thanked herself, her psychologist, and her longtime coach Conchita Martínez for their support, which helped her manage inner struggles.
With this victory, Andreeva becomes the youngest Roland-Garros champion since Monica Seles in 1992 and the third-youngest Grand Slam winner of the 21st century, after Maria Sharapova and Emma Raducanu. This triumph cements Andreeva’s entry into the absolute world elite of women’s tennis.
For Maja Chwalinska, despite the final loss, this is a remarkable achievement. Her impressive tournament journey, advancing from qualifier rank 114 to the final, highlights her as a rising star in women’s tennis. In the upcoming WTA rankings release, she is expected to be listed within the top 30, underlining her rapid development.
Mirra Andreeva’s victory also marks another milestone for Russian tennis. Russia boasts numerous successful players, and Andreeva’s title win confirms the country’s status as a significant force in international tennis.
The 2026 French Open will be especially remembered for the exceptional final between two young talents, bringing fresh energy and exciting prospects to women’s tennis. Andreeva’s success will serve as a catalyst for her to pursue even greater titles and further solidify her career. The coming years promise to enrich this impressive trajectory with additional highlights.