Mirra Andreeva wins first Grand Slam at French Open
Paris, June 6
The 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva defeated qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in 1 hour and 22 minutes on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Saturday to win her first Roland Garros women's singles title, becoming the youngest champion in Paris since Monica Seles in 1992.
In only her fourth Roland-Garros appearance, Andreeva defeated qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2, becoming the youngest women's singles champion in Paris since Monica Seles won her third consecutive title in 1992 at age 18.
Andreeva first made her mark at a Grand Slam by qualifying for her maiden major main draw at Roland-Garros in 2023 and reached the semifinals in 2024, signalling her arrival on the global stage.
Guided by former world No.2 and 2000 Roland-Garros runner-up Conchita Martinez, Andreeva has now surpassed her coach by claiming the Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen.
Shortly after falling to her knees as champion and running up to the stands to hug her team, Andreeva put on a custom black jacket emblazoned with her signature post-win catchphrase: "I would like to thank myself," as quoted by the Roland Garros website.
"It's very special for me. I've been watching Roland-Garros on TV since I was very young," Andreeva said. "It's been a big dream of mine, and I can't believe I'm holding this trophy right now."
"I also want to thank myself for believing in myself, always giving 100 per cent, even when it's tough, trying every day to be better as a player and a person, believing, fighting so many demons inside of me. Only I know how tough it was for me and how nervous I was throughout these two weeks. Also, thanks to myself for working so hard and giving my best," she added.
The French Open tournament will conclude on Sunday when Alexander Zverev faces Flavio Cobolli in the men's singles final.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's amazing to see the younger generation dominating tennis. Mirra's dedication and her coach Conchita Martinez's guidance really paid off. But I hope we can also see more Indian players on the Grand Slam stage. The talent is there, we just need better infrastructure and support. Congratulations, Mirra! 🙌🏆
What an incredible journey for Mirra! From just qualifying in 2023 to winning the title in 2025—she's shown remarkable growth. I love her catchphrase "I would like to thank myself." It's a good reminder that self-belief is key. The final was a bit one-sided, but Chwalinska should be proud of her run too.
Youngest champion since Monica Seles? That's legendary stuff. Mirra Andreeva is the real deal. Her game is so well-rounded for her age—power, precision, and a cool head under pressure. I'm already looking forward to watching her in the Wimbledon next month. The future of women's tennis is bright! 🌟
I have mixed feelings. While Mirra's win is impressive, the match felt quite one-sided and lacked the drama of a true final. The qualifier Chwalinska seemed nervous. Still, props to Andreeva for staying focused and winning her first Grand Slam. I hope she can maintain this level consistently. Tennis needs more rivalries.
Brilliant performance from Mirra! She made it look so easy against a qualifier. I'm especially impressed by her mental strength—thanking
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