Russian tennis sensation Mirra Andreeva claimed her first Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open, defeating surprise finalist Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the final.

At just 19 years old, Andreeva has become the youngest women’s singles champion at Roland Garros since Monica Seles in 1992, confirming her status as one of the sport’s brightest prospects.

The final saw Andreeva dominate with heavy groundstrokes and strong court presence, while Chwalinska, despite her remarkable journey from qualifying rounds, struggled to maintain the same level of play.

Chwalinska’s achievement is still noteworthy, as she will jump to 21st in the world rankings and join the growing list of young players making an impact on the WTA tour.

In men’s doubles, Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos successfully defended their title with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten, marking their third Grand Slam triumph as a pair.Andreeva’s win not only brings her a $3.22 million prize but also signals the arrival of a potential long-term contender at the top of women’s tennis.