Andreeva's maiden major triumph surpasses expectations, eyes more titles

Nineteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva has captured her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open, a victory she described as exceeding even her most vivid visualizations and dreams. Andreeva dismantled Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3 6-2 in the final, solidifying her status as the youngest French Open champion in more than 30 years and the first teenager to lift the Suzanne Lenglen Cup since Iga Swiatek in 2020.

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I would say the feeling in real life is so much better, obviously, than in your dreams. Yeah, it just feels looking at this trophy and realising that this is actually true, and I can call myself a Grand Slam champion.

"The feeling in real life is so much better, obviously, than in your dreams," Andreeva told reporters, clutching the trophy. "Yeah, it just feels looking at this trophy and realising that this is actually true, and I can call myself a Grand Slam champion." The young Russian expressed a strong desire to replicate the feeling, already looking ahead to the grass-court season and Wimbledon.

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I kind of feel pretty happy that Paris came first, because I love playing on clay. I have played almost all my life on the surface. I also speak a little bit of French.

Andreeva felt a particular connection to winning her first major in Paris, given her lifelong affinity for clay. "I always said that it wouldn't matter to me. A Grand Slam is a Grand Slam. Whatever comes first, I'll be super happy with it," she said. "I kind of feel pretty happy that Paris came first, because I love playing on clay. I have played almost all my life on the surface. I also speak a little bit of French."

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These feelings are extra special. Now I'm already thinking of how I'm going to prepare for the grass season, how I'm going to play grass tournaments.

The partnership with coach Conchita Martinez, which began in 2024, has proven highly successful. "It's very special to share a first Grand Slam trophy with her. We've done a lot of work together on the court and off the court," Andreeva added. Martinez's pride in her charge was evident, a sentiment that deeply resonated with the newly crowned champion.

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It's very special to share a first Grand Slam trophy with her. We've done a lot of work together on the court and off the court.