Russian Teen Wins French Open (VIDEOS)
Russian tennis player Mirra Andreeva has won her first Grand Slam, beating Poland’s Maja Chwalinska in the French Open in Paris
Russian Teen Wins French Open (VIDEOS) Mirra Andreeva has become the youngest woman to win the French Open since 1992, defeating Maja Chwalinska in straight sets to claim her first Grand Slam title and €2.8 million. The 19-year-old expressed her disbelief and lifelong dream coming true, acknowledging the significance of her victory as the first Russian woman to win the French Open since Maria Sharapova in 2014. Andreeva competed without a national flag due to restrictions imposed on Russian athletes.
- Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros, defeating Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2.
- She is the youngest women’s champion at Roland-Garros since Monica Seles in 1992.
- Andreeva is the first Russian woman to win the French Open since Maria Sharapova in 2014.
- The victory came with €2.8 million in prize money.
- Andreeva competed under neutral status without a national flag due to restrictions on Russian athletes.
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