Mirra Andreeva is a Grand Slam champion, having just beaten Maja Chwalinska in straight sets.
It marked the culmination of an outstanding two weeks for the 19-year-old, who was the deserved victor.
Many had praised her opponent throughout the event for her tricky, unorthodox playing style, mixing in loopy lobs with vicious slices, deft drop shots and powerful finishing groundstrokes.
However, Mirra Andreeva arguably beat her at her own game today, and has deservedly gained Chris Evert’s ultimate praise.
Chris Evert makes Grand Slam prediction about Mirra Andreeva
Speaking during TNT Sports’ live broadcast, Evert was more than happy to utter a bold prediction about Andreeva’s future.
After all, having watched her dismantle Chwalinska with minimal fuss, the 19-year-old proved just how adaptable she can really be.
How many Grand Slams does Mirra Andreeva win in her career? 🏆
The American tennis legend claimed: “Andreeva is not going to be a flash in the pan. She is not going to win one Grand Slam, and that’s it. She is going to win five, six or seven. She is the future of women’s tennis.
“She is playing good defence as well as offence, but if you watch her forehand it’s easy power. It’s good footwork, good technique, good power. And her backhand is even better!”
Given the prediction Andy Roddick made about Andreeva before this final, it’s fair to say that Evert will be well supported with her argument.
The youngest female Grand Slam winners in history as Mirra Andreeva joins list
At just 19 years and 38 days old, Andreeva has just sneaked into the top ten of youngest female Grand Slam champions in Open Era history.
At one stage, there was genuine belief that she could have arguably done it sooner.
Alas, she will not care. The Russian joins a legendary list of history-makers, including the likes of Monica Seles, Serena Williams and Steffi Graf.
| Rank | Player | Age | Tournament |
| 1. | Martina Hingis | 16 years, 117 days | 1997 Australian Open |
| 2. | Monica Seles | 16 years, 189 days | 1990 French Open |
| 3. | Tracy Austin | 16 years, 270 days | 1979 US Open |
| 4. | Maria Sharapova | 17 years, 75 days | 2004 Wimbledon |
| 5. | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario | 17 years, 174 days | 1989 French Open |
| 6. | Serena Williams | 17 years, 350 days | 1999 US Open |
| 7. | Steffi Graf | 17 years, 357 days | 1987 French Open |
| 8. | Emma Raducanu | 18 years, 302 days | 2021 US Open |
| 9. | Hana Mandlíková | 18 years, 329 days | 1980 Australian Open |
| 10. | Mirra Andreeva | 19 years, 38 days | 2026 French Open |
It will be intriguing to see how many major titles Andreeva can now amass across her career, with so much of it left.
The youngest Grand Slam champion in history remains Martina Hingis, who won the 1997 Australian Open at just 16 years and 117 days.
Andreeva has stolen Svetlana Kuznetsova’s spot inside the top ten with her Roland Garros title.
