Mirra Andreeva, a 19-year-old Russian, won her first—likely of many—major singles title at Roland Garros. On a windy Saturday afternoon in Paris, she took care of business and beat the tournament’s Cinderella, Polish qualifier Maja Chwalińska, 6–3, 6–2, managing her swirling emotions and the swirling breezes. Not even Brad Pitt, in the stands, rooting for the underdog (who had that on their tennis bingo card?), could stop the higher seed from her destiny. Though she has yet to turn 20, Andreeva has been pegged for years as a future major winner. Today, she fulfilled all the pronouncements that she rightfully earned.
19-years old, first Grand Slam 🤩#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/CpqecJGpqx
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 6, 2026
