Mirra Andreeva won her first French Open women’s singles title on Saturday, June 6, 2026, defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in Paris.
The 19-year-old Russian, seeded No. 8 at Roland Garros, captured the first Grand Slam championship of her career with a composed straight-sets victory over one of the tournament’s biggest surprise finalists.
Mirra Andreeva Wins French Open Title in Straight Sets
The final brought together two first-time Grand Slam finalists, but Andreeva handled the pressure more cleanly as the match progressed. After an uneven opening phase, she settled into her baseline rhythm and used her power, movement, and consistency to take control.
Chwalinska, a qualifier from Poland, entered the final after a remarkable run through the draw. Her appearance in the championship match made her one of the standout stories of Roland Garros, even though she could not sustain that momentum against Andreeva.
Andreeva Beats Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in Paris
Andreeva’s 6-3, 6-2 win gave her the Suzanne Lenglen Cup and confirmed her arrival as one of the leading young players in women’s tennis. The victory also made her the youngest women’s singles champion at Roland Garros since Monica Seles in 1992.
For Andreeva, the title marks a major step after several strong seasons on the WTA Tour. For Chwalinska, the final still represents a career-changing breakthrough after reaching the last stage of a Grand Slam as a qualifier.
Why Andreeva’s Roland Garros Win Matters
Andreeva’s French Open victory adds a new name to the Grand Slam champions list and strengthens the sense that women’s tennis is entering a new phase led by younger contenders. Her win in Paris may be remembered not only as a breakthrough title, but as the start of a larger run at the top of the sport.