Mirra Andreeva wins French Open, becoming youngest women's singles champion since 1992

Mirra Andreeva, a 19-year-old Russian tennis player, won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open on June 6, 2026, by defeating Maja Chwalinska with a score of 6-3, 6-2. This victory makes Andreeva the youngest player to win the women's singles title since Monica Seles in 1992. Additionally, she is the first Russian woman to win a Grand Slam title since Maria Sharapova in 2014 and the first teenager to win a Grand Slam title since Coco Gauff in 2023. Andreeva is also noted as the first tennis player born in 2005 to reach and win a Grand Slam title. During the awards ceremony, Andreeva expressed her gratitude for her journey and acknowledged the challenges she faced throughout the tournament. The match was competitive, with Andreeva taking control after a tied score at 3-3 in the first set.