PARIS — Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva defeated qualifier Maja Chwalinska of Poland 6-3, 6-3 to win the women's singles title at the French Open on Saturday.
The 19-year-old No. 8 seed claimed her first Grand Slam title in straight sets on Court Philippe-Chatrier, becoming the youngest champion at Roland Garros since Monica Seles in 1992, tournament officials said. Chwalinska, ranked 114th and the first qualifier to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open era, had advanced through nine matches including several upsets.
Andreeva, who did not drop a set until the semifinals, controlled the match with strong baseline play and consistent serving on the clay surface. She broke Chwalinska's serve early in both sets and maintained pressure throughout the one-hour-and-22-minute contest.
The victory marks Andreeva's sixth WTA title of 2026 and elevates her standing in the race for the WTA Finals. Coached by former world No. 1 Conchita Martínez, she has shown steady improvement on the red clay, having reached the semifinals or better in recent years at Roland Garros.
Chwalinska's run included notable wins over higher-ranked players such as Zheng Qinwen and Maria Sakkari. The Polish player had overcome previous challenges including knee surgery and other personal setbacks before this breakthrough performance.
"I was able to give my best and win this tournament," Andreeva said in her post-match comments, according to the official Roland Garros transcript. "It's very special to share a first Grand Slam."
The final capped a women's tournament that produced first-time Grand Slam finalists on both sides. Andreeva received the Suzanne Lenglen Trophy from tournament officials during the ceremony.
As of Sunday, Andreeva was scheduled to return to action on grass courts in upcoming tournaments. Chwalinska earned significant prize money for her runner-up finish, nearly doubling her career earnings. Organizers reported strong attendance throughout the two-week event at Stade Roland Garros.
