Mirra Andreeva had just too much for Maja Chwalinska after beating her in the French Open final.
Andreeva beat Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to claim her first French Open title at just 19 years old.
This is a maiden Grand Slam title for Andreeva, who is predicted to win many more majors in her career.
After winning the French Open title, Andreeva had a message for Chwalinska, who came through qualifying to make it all the way to the final.
Everything Mirra Andreeva said after winning the French Open
Andreeva was full of praise for Chwalinska in her on-court speech after winning the French Open title, calling her a ‘very tricky opponent’.
“Of course first of all congrats to Maja for these amazing three weeks, passing through qualies, winning so many matches,” said Andreeva. “Beating so many great players, congrats to your team as well.
“You guys have done an amazing job, amazing work. You are a very tricky opponent, I would not want to play against you one more time! I wish you the best of luck for the rest of the season and I hope we play many more finals together in the future.”
Andreeva, who lives in Cannes, then spoke about how much of a dream it has been for her to win the Roland Garros title.
“I have been watching Roland Garros since I was very young, so it’s honestly a big dream of mine to win this tournament,” added Andreeva.
“I honestly cannot believe I am holding this trophy right now so thank you so much for making this such an amazing event.”
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Andreeva is coached by a Grand Slam champion as well in Conchita Martinez, and she thanked her Spanish coach alongside the rest of her team and herself.
“Thanks to my team,” said Andreeva. “I know I can be a tough cookie sometimes and it’s pretty hard to put up with me as well on certain days.
“Thank you for pushing me to my limits and making me work even when I don’t want to. You always push me.
“Thanks to Conchita especially for sharing her experience, giving me so much advice. I am not going to thank every one of you, as I think that’s too much, but thanks to everyone who supports me.
“I will though say a special thanks to my parents for always believing in me. My Dad is currently watching on TV, so thanks for supporting me no matter what.
“I have got to say special thanks to my psychologist Alexis, I know you are watching somewhere from Florida. Thank you for giving me a lot of advice and working with me for over a year. Thank you for making me better. Everything you have told me I have been trying to use these two weeks and I would say that it worked not bad!”
I also want to thank myself for believing in myself, always giving 100% even when it’s tough. Trying every day to be better, as a person and a player. Believing I can do this, fighting so many Demons inside of me.
“Only I know how tough it was for me and how nervous I was for these two weeks, so thanks to myself for working so hard and giving my best.”
Maja Chwalinska must surely now be given a Wimbledon wildcard! 🍓
Tim Henman reacts after Mirra Andreeva wins the French Open
Andreeva was the favourite coming into the French Open final against Chwalinska, and Tim Henman was impressed with how she dealt with the expectations in her first major final.
“I think she dealt with her own hopes and expectations extremely well,” Henman said live on TNT Sports. “She talked about having watched this tournament on television as a young girl growing up and her dream being to win Grand Slam titles. That brings a pressure in itself.
“But the way she went out and had a patient game plan to execute was hugely impressive. Even if there was a slight wobble at the end, you felt she had the composure and had learnt from previous mistakes and was able to get over that finish line.”
Andreeva will be rewarded for her first Grand Slam victory, as she is now expected to climb up to world number six in the rankings.
The Russian teenager is also now at the top of the race to the WTA Finals, with Andreeva almost guaranteed to qualify for the year-end tournament for the first time.
