Mirra Andreeva Wins French Open, Becomes Youngest Champion Since 1992

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva, 19, captured her first Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open, defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6‑3, 6‑2 in the final on Court Philippe‑Chatrier. The win makes Andreeva the youngest women’s singles champion at Roland Garros since Monica Seles in 1992 and the first Russian woman to win a major since Maria Sharapova in 2014. She also became the first player born after 2005 to claim a Grand Slam title.

Andreeva, who competes under a neutral flag due to sanctions on Russian athletes, thanked herself and her team in her post‑match speech, saying, "I’ve had dreams, I’ve had a lot of thoughts on how it’s going to happen… the feeling in real life is so much better than in your dreams." Security staff removed a Russian flag displayed by spectators during the trophy ceremony, enforcing the tournament’s neutrality rules.

Chwalinska’s run from the qualifying rounds to the final earned her a jump to world No. 21 and a payday of over $3 million, while Andreeva’s victory propels her into the WTA top six and secures the $3.27 million prize for the champion.