Andreeva crushes Kostyuk to reach first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros

Mirra Andreeva, a 19-year-old Russian player, has advanced to her first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros, overpowering Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk with a decisive 6-1, 6-3 victory. The win on the central court in Paris marks a significant milestone for the young athlete, who is now the youngest finalist at Roland Garros since Coco Gauff in 2022.

Andreeva, coached by Spain's Conchita Martínez, displayed a powerful game, particularly her forehand, which left Kostyuk with few opportunities. This victory avenges Andreeva's loss to Kostyuk in the Madrid Open final earlier this year. Andreeva expressed pride in her performance and her coach's guidance, stating, "All the work is paying off."

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All the work is paying off.

Kostyuk, who has been vocal about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine throughout the tournament, did not acknowledge Andreeva at the end of the match. Andreeva, however, spoke respectfully of her opponent while celebrating her own success. Andreeva's path to the final included a dominant win over Sorana Cirstea in the previous round.

With this achievement, Andreeva is positioned to become the third-youngest Grand Slam champion of the 21st century, following in the footsteps of Maria Sharapova and Emma Raducanu. Her potential opponent in the final will be determined by the match between Diana Shnaider and Maja Chwalinska.

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I am proud to have avenged the Madrid final.