Mirra Andreeva defeated Maja Chwalinska in the French Open final, 6-3, 6-2.
The 19-year-old became the first Russian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title since Maria Sharapova, 12 years ago.
How many Grand Slams does Mirra Andreeva win in her career? 🏆
After the match, Sharapova sent Andreeva a message on social media.
Maria Sharapova says Mirra Andreeva showed the ‘sign of a champion’ in French Open celebration
Sharapova shared the following message on her Instagram story.
“Proud of you, Mirra Andreeva,” she said.
“The celebration says it all. Excited, but not satisfied.
“The sign of a champion.”
Andreeva won her first Grand Slam on Saturday afternoon, and you’d be hard pushed to find anyone who believes it will be her last.
The teenager has bags of potential and will likely challenge for major titles throughout her career.
But can she challenge Sharapova’s records?
Sharapova is the most successful player in Russian tennis history, winning five Grand Slam titles.
Russian Grand Slam winners (singles)
| Rank | Name | Grand Slam titles |
| 1 | Maria Sharapova | 5 (2004 Wimbledon, 2006 US Open, 2008 Australian Open, 2012 French Open) |
| T-2 | Svetlana Kuznetsova | 2 (2004 US Open, 2009 French Open) |
| T-2 | Marat Safin | 2 (2000 US Open, 2005 Australian Open) |
| T-2 | Yevgeny Kafelnikov | 2 (1996 French Open, 1999 Australian Open) |
| T-5 | Mirra Andreeva | 1 (2026 French Open) |
| T-5 | Daniil Medvedev | 1 (2021 US Open) |
| T-5 | Anastasia Myskina | 1 (2004 French Open) |
Andreeva has a long way to go, but at 19, there is every chance she mounts a challenge.
It is, however, important to remember that Sharapova won her first Grand Slam when she was just 17.
Andreeva must remain grounded if she wants to add to her major tally.
And she might do well to seek Sharapova’s guidance, who has been there and done it all.
Sharapova shot to superstardom when she won Wimbledon at 17, and arguably suffered for it.
Listening to the five-time Grand Slam champion’s advice, she may deal with the pressure better than her countrywoman did all those years ago.
Looking to follow in Sharapova’s footsteps, Andreeva will now turn her attention to Wimbledon.
Can Mirra Andreeva win back-to-back Grand Slams?
Andreeva was far from the favourite to win the French Open, but everyone knew she had what it took to compete on the clay.
Her track record at Wimbledon isn’t quite so impressive, however.
Mirra Andreeva’s Grand Slam record
| Grand Slam | Best performance | Win/Loss record | Win % |
| Australian Open | 4R – 2024, 2025, 2026 | 9-3 | 75% |
| French Open | W – 2026 | 18-3 | 86% |
| Wimbledon | QF – 2025 | 7-3 | 70% |
| US Open | 3R – 2025 | 4-3 | 57% |
Wimbledon is statistically her second-worst Grand Slam tournament, although she did improve on grass last year.
Andreeva reached the quarter-finals of Wimbledon in 2025, enjoying her best-ever showing at the All England Club.
Mirra Andreeva at Wimbledon in 2025
- 1R [WIN] vs Mayar Sherif, 6-3, 6-3
- 2R [WIN] vs Lucia Bronzetti, 6-1, 7-6
- 3R [WIN] vs Hailey Baptiste, 6-1, 6-3
- 4R [WIN] vs Emma Navarro, 6-2, 6-3
- QF [LOSS] vs Belinda Bencic, 6-7, 6-7
She eventually lost to Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic, but showed signs that she could one day compete for the Venus Rosewater Dish.
Returning in 2026 with the confidence of a Grand Slam champion, who knows if she will take home the title?
One thing is for certain, you won’t want to miss any of the action.
The 2026 Wimbledon Championships begin on Monday, June 29.
