Mirra Andreeva has claimed her first Grand Slam title after winning the Roland Garros final against Maja Chwalinska.
Russian superstar Andreeva completed her dream run at the tournament by defeating her Polish WTA rival 6-3, 6-2.
The 19-year-old, who was the eighth seed at Roland Garros, battled past the qualifier after one hour and 22 minutes.
Both Andreeva and Chwalinska have now received messages from tennis legend Rod Laver, who won 11 Grand Slam titles during his stellar career.
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Rod Laver congratulates Mirra Andreeva on Roland Garros title
After the women’s final at Roland Garros, Laver posted on X: “Congratulations, Mirra Andreeva, on a memorable Roland Garros title.
“Every Grand Slam victory is special, but the first is something that stays with you forever. “Well played, and best wishes for the journey ahead.
“Also well done to finalist Maja Chwalinska on a remarkable fortnight.”
While Andreeva has attracted much of the attention, it was indeed a truly remarkable run from Chwalinska, who deserves immense praise for her performances.
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Mirra Andreeva’s route to the Roland Garros title
A long list of players fell to shock losses to qualifier Chwalinska, including Qinwen Zheng, Maria Sakkari and Anna Kalinskaya.
She also knocked out Diana Shnaider, who had only just beaten WTA number one and top seed Aryna Sabalenka before their semifinal clash.
But first-time Grand Slam champion Andreeva is rightfully in the spotlight, having been in formidable form throughout the event.
The teenager dropped just one set from her seven matches at Roland Garros, where she overcame the likes of Marta Kostyuk and Sorana Cirstea en route to the trophy.
| Round | Opponent | Score |
| First | Fiona Ferro | 6-3, 6-3 |
| Second | Marina Bassols Ribera | 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 |
| Third | Marie Bouzkova (27) | 6-4, 6-2 |
| Fourth | Jil Teichmann | 6-3, 6-2 |
| Quarterfinals | Sorana Cirstea (18) | 6-0, 6-3 |
| Semifinals | Marta Kostyuk (15) | 6-1, 6-3 |
| Final | Maja Chwalinska | 6-3, 6-2 |
At the age of just 19, Andreeva now represents the youngest champion in the French capital since Monica Seles in 1992.
The Russian also now has her third WTA title of the 2026 season, having lifted the trophies in Linz and Adelaide.
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