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Mirra Andreeva Wins French Open, First Russian Champion Since 2014

6/9/2026

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Mirra Andreeva won the 2026 French Open women’s singles title, defeating Maja Chwalinska in straight sets.
At 19, Andreeva became the youngest women’s singles champion at Roland Garros since Monica Seles in 1992.
She became the first Russian woman to win the tournament since Maria Sharapova in 2014, securing her first Grand Slam trophy.
After thanking her sports psychologist for helping her focus, Andreeva will compete at Wimbledon on June 29, 2026.

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Mirra Andreeva won the 2026 French Open women’s singles title, defeating Maja Chwalinska in straight sets.
At 19, Andreeva became the youngest women’s singles champion at Roland Garros since Monica Seles in 1992.
She became the first Russian woman to win the tournament since Maria Sharapova in 2014, securing her first Grand Slam trophy.
After thanking her sports psychologist for helping her focus, Andreeva will compete at Wimbledon on June 29, 2026.