Mirra Andreeva, the 19-year-old Russian eighth seed, defeated Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the women's singles final at Roland-Garros. The match lasted one hour and 22 minutes. This is Andreeva's first Grand Slam title, making her the youngest woman to win the French Open since Monica Seles in 1992.
Match Details
The final began with four consecutive breaks of serve, attributed to nerves and wind conditions. Chwalinska held serve first, receiving strong support from the crowd of 15,000, particularly from Polish fans.
Andreeva then won nine consecutive games to take the first set 6-3 and lead 5-0 in the second set. She broke for 4-3 in the first set and consolidated that break. In the second set, she broke Chwalinska's serve immediately and again to lead 4-0.
Andreeva failed to serve out the match at her first attempt. Chwalinska recovered one break to reduce the deficit to 5-2. Andreeva converted her first championship point on Chwalinska's serve with a backhand winner.
Player Background
Andreeva, seeded eighth, is a Russian player. After the victory, she fell to the court and embraced her coach, Conchita Martinez, a former Wimbledon champion (1994).
Chwalinska, 24, of Poland, entered the tournament ranked 114th in the world. She was the second woman in the professional era to reach a major final after coming through qualifying. Following the tournament, she is projected to rise to 21st in the world rankings.
Statements
"I've been watching Roland Garros since I was very young and it has always been a dream to win this trophy."
Andreeva also stated that she had visualized winning before and that the real feeling is better than in dreams. She added that she is already thinking of preparing for the grass season.
"I hope to adapt and continue working hard," Chwalinska said.
Notable Context
With this victory, Andreeva joins active major champions including Iga Świątek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff.