Mirra Andreeva Claims First Grand Slam Title with Victory at Roland-Garros
The Russian ended a 6-3, 6-2 final with 25 winners and fewer errors, capping a rise that began at age 15.
- On Saturday, 19-year-old Andreeva claimed her first Grand Slam title at the French Open in Paris, defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2.
- Since bursting onto the scene as a 15-year-old at the 2023 Madrid Open, Andreeva has been considered a Grand Slam contender, becoming the third-youngest player to win a main draw match at a WTA 1000 tournament.
- Statistical dominance defined the match, as Andreeva produced 25 winners to Chwalinska's 10 while recording 26 unforced errors compared to the 24-year-old's 29.
- Mary Pierce presented the winner's trophy to Andreeva, who became the youngest champion since Monica Seles was 18 in 1992, while Andreeva thanked coach Conchita Martinez and her psychologist in Florida.
- Following the semifinal match where Marta Kostyuk refused to shake her hand, Andreeva stated, "Every person doesn't want to have a war in the world," addressing the geopolitical tension.
65 Articles
65 Articles
Mirra Andreeva claims first Grand Slam title with victory at Roland-Garros
In the first Grand Slam final of her career, Mirra Andreeva saw off Polish qualifier Maja Chwalińska in under 90 minutes to clinch the French Open title. At 19, the Russian is the youngest woman to win Roland-Garros since Monica Seles in 1992.
Mirra Andreeva never lacked talent, but a bit of patience and a stable nerve costume. In the final victory of the French Open against qualifier Maja Chwalinska their strengths are exactly that.
Andreeva became the first Russian to conquer Roland Garros from Maria Sharapova
Andreeva becomes youngest French Open winner in decades
Russia's Mirra Andreeva celebrates with the trophy and a dog after winning her final match against Poland's Maja Chwalinska. Photo: Reuters Mirra Andreeva announced herself as the latest member of women’s tennis’s elite on Saturday when she beat surprise finalist Maja Chwalinska 6-3 6-2 to become the youngest French Open champion in more than three decades.
French Open: Russian teen Mirra Andreeva says she fought ‘so many demons inside’ to win her 1st Grand Slam
After bursting onto the scene at 15, Mirra Andreeva became a Grand Slam champion at 19 when she ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 36% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
