Nineteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva is now a Grand Slam champion.
After a run at Roland-Garros where she lost only one set in seven matches, Russia’s Andreeva defeated world No. 114 Maja Chwalińska of Poland on the red clay this Saturday, 6-3, 6-2.
Despite the tough loss, this year’s French Open was something of a fairytale for 24-year-old Chwalińska. On her way to the women’s final, she beat top players like Zheng Qinwen, Elise Mertens, and Anna Kalinskaya in straight sets.
Chwalińska during the women’s final on Saturday.
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But on Saturday, she was overpowered by Andreeva, who has been a rising star since the 2023 Madrid Open, where she reached the round of 16 at just 15 years old. Another big moment came the following year, when Andreeva made it to the semifinals at the French Open after upsetting Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals.
“You’re so young and talented, it’s annoying,” Chwalińska joked, speaking to Andreeva during Saturday’s trophy ceremony on Court Philippe-Chatrier. “Congrats to your team for an amazing job, and I wish you all the best for the future.”
“Congratulations to Maja for these amazing three weeks,” Andreeva said in turn, stepping up to the microphone for her speech. “You’re a very tricky opponent.”
“It’s been a big dream of mine to win this tournament,” she continued, after thanking her team, including coach Conchita Martínez. “And I honestly can’t believe I’m holding the trophy.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about Mirra Andreeva winning her first Grand Slam title at the French Open
BeginnerLevel Questions
1 Who is Mirra Andreeva
She is a young professional tennis player from Russia She is known for her powerful baseline game and calm demeanor on the court
2 Did she really win the French Open
Yes she won her first Grand Slam singles title at the French Open in 2025
3 How old is she
She was 17 years old when she won the French Open making her one of the youngest champions in the tournaments history
4 Who did she beat in the final
She defeated the top seed Iga Swiatek in a thrilling threeset match 64 46 63
5 Is this her first big win
Yes this is her first Grand Slam title She had previously won a couple of smaller WTA tournaments but this is her biggest achievement by far
IntermediateLevel Questions
6 What was her ranking before and after winning
Before the French Open she was ranked No 11 in the world After winning she jumped into the Top 5 currently sitting at No 4
7 What style of tennis does she play
She is an aggressive baseliner She uses heavy topspin on her forehand has a very reliable backhand and moves exceptionally well for her height She also has a surprisingly good net game
8 What was the key moment in the final
The turning point was in the third set when she saved two break points at 22 After that she broke Swiateks serve and never looked back
9 How did she celebrate her win
She collapsed on the clay court in tears then hugged her coach Later she shared a chocolate cake with her team and called her parents back home
10 Is she the youngest French Open champion ever
No Monica Seles won at 16 and Steffi Graf won at 17 as well But Andreeva is the youngest Russian player to win the French Open
AdvancedLevel Questions