French Open 2026: Mirra Andreeva beats Maja Chwalinska for first Grand Slam title

Mirra Andreeva claimed her first Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2. The 19-year-old Russian eighth seed completed the final in 1 hour and 22 minutes, becoming the youngest Roland Garros winner since Monica Seles in 1992. After a tense start, Andreeva relaxed and ran off the next nine games as 15,000 fans cheered Chwalinska. She celebrated with coach Conchita Martinez, the former Wimbledon champion, and the moment underscored her mature performance on the court, marking a landmark achievement in a year already defined by her rapid rise.