Mirra Andreeva wins Roland Garros and her first Grand Slam title

Nineteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva has captured her maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, defeating Poland's Maja Chwalinska in the final. Andreeva, ranked 8th in the WTA, secured the victory in one hour and 22 minutes with sets of 6-3 and 6-2.

Her triumph makes her the youngest French Open champion since Monica Seles won her third title in 1992. She is also the first Russian to lift the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen since Maria Sharapova in 2014. Andreeva's win solidifies a strong season for the young player, who has amassed 36 victories, including 23 on clay with only three losses.

"I thank myself for believing in me. I gave 100% even when it was most difficult, every day I try to improve as a player and as a person. I thank myself for working hard and bringing out the best in myself," the champion stated after her victory.

In the men's doubles final, the Spanish-Argentine duo of Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos claimed the title, defeating Harri Heliovaara of Finland and Henry Patten of Great Britain with a score of 6-4, 6-2.

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I thank myself for believing in me. I gave 100% even when it was most difficult, every day I try to improve as a player and as a person. I thank myself for working hard and bringing out the best in myself.