Andreeva snaps Kostyuk's winning run to reach maiden French Open Final
Paris, June 5
Mirra Andreeva ended Marta Kostyuk's 17-match winning streak to reach her maiden Grand Slam final at Roland Garros on, becoming the third-youngest player this century to advance to the French Open title match.
No. 8 seed Mirra Andreeva needed just 76 minutes to secure a place in the first Grand Slam final of her career at Roland Garros, defeating No. 15 seed Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 to end the Ukrainian's 17-match winning streak.
The 19-year-old will now contest the eighth tour-level final of her career and her fourth of the 2026 season.
At 19, Andreeva becomes the third-youngest Roland Garros finalist of the 21st century, behind only 17-year-old Kim Clijsters and 18-year-old Coco Gauff.
She is also the youngest player to reach a Grand Slam final since Gauff's run to the Roland Garros title match in 2022.
Andreeva will now look to become the first teenage Grand Slam champion since Gauff's triumph at the 2023 US Open when she faces qualifier Maja Chwalinska, who stunned No. 25 seed Diana Shnaider in the second semifinal. The championship match will mark the first meeting between Andreeva and Chwalinska.
"I was very, very nervous coming into this match," Andreeva said as per the WTA Tour website.
"Until this match, she hasn't lost a match on clay, so of course that puts a lot of pressure. She's an amazing player, a very tough opponent, and I'm first of all super happy with the way I played today, then I'm happy that I got revenge from the Madrid final, and then, as well, I'm happy that I'm in my first-ever Grand Slam final. All of these feelings combined ... I've never felt anything like this before, and I'm very excited about the last match here in Paris," she added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Kostyuk's 17-match winning streak is quite something, but Andreeva just dominated from start to finish. Happy to see a teenager making waves again since Gauff. The final against Chwalinska should be fascinating - both are relatively young and unseeded in a way. Hope we get some Indian tennis stars doing this soon! 🤞
Impressive win for Andreeva, but Kostyuk will be back stronger. Tennis needs more consistent champions from different countries. India should take notes on developing young talent like this. Our players need to play more on clay to improve their game. Overall, a good match for the sport. Well played.
Third-youngest Roland Garros finalist this century - that's incredible company to be in with Clijsters and Gauff. Andreeva's nerves after the match were so genuine and relatable. She said she's 'never felt anything like this'. That raw emotion is what makes tennis special. Hope she wins the final! 🏆
Honestly, Kostyuk had an amazing run but Andreeva was just too good today. Her game has matured so much. The final will be exciting - two players not many expected to be here. Tennis is in good hands with youngsters like this. Missing the days when Indian players would also make such deep runs though...
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