Mirra Andreeva reveals what Conchita Martinez said to her after she won the French Open title

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Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open.

On a windy day in Paris, Andreeva defeated Maja Chwalinska, 6-3, 6-2.

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The 19-year-old is now a Grand Slam champion for the first time, following in the footsteps of her coach, Conchita Martinez, who won Wimbledon 32 years ago.

During her post-match press conference, Andreeva shared what Martinez had just told her.

Conchita Martinez told Mirra Andreeva she was ‘very proud’ of her after she won the French Open

“It is very, very special to share a first Grand Slam trophy with her,” said Andreeva.

“We have done a lot of work together on and off the court.

“We have been through so many good moments, and some bad moments, especially, I would say, at the end of last year.

“It’s very, very nice to share something like this with her and see how happy she is, and also she told me that she is very proud of me.

“To hear those words from her is very, very special to me.”

After winning two of the first three WTA 1000 tournaments in 2025, Andreeva’s form declined as the year went on.

As her grasp on the WTA Finals qualification spots loosened, the Russian broke down during the Asian swing.

She missed out on a place in the year-end championships at the last minute, but bounced back with a point to prove in 2026.

Andreeva has already won three titles this year, her first Grand Slam, and sits first in the ‘Live WTA Race’.

Live WTA Race

The 19-year-old is all-but guaranteed a spot in this year’s tournament, due to the rule granting the highest-ranked Grand Slam champion ranked between eighth and 20th in the ‘Race’ a WTA Finals berth.

With the pressure of winning her first Grand Slam off her shoulders, Andreeva can now set her sights on more major glory.

Later in her press conference, Andreeva was asked if she believes she can now regularly challenge for Grand Slams.

“I would say that kind of, yes,” said Andreeva.

“These feelings are something extra special.

“Honestly, now I am already thinking of how I am going to prepare for the grass season and how I am going to play grass tournaments.

“I feel like this thing is a little bit addictive, and I really want to do my best to experience all of this for a second time.”

Andreeva would love to feed her newfound addiction by winning Wimbledon next month.

Grass may not be her best surface yet, but she’s certainly got the right coach for it!

How Conchita Martinez won her only Grand Slam at Wimbledon

The Spaniard travelled to London as the third seed in 1994, looking to improve upon her run to the semis in 1993.

She received a major boost to her title chances when the top seed and three-time defending champion, Steffi Graf, lost in the first round to Lori McNeil.

Keen to make the most of the opportunity, Martinez dropped just one set on her way to the quarter-finals.

There, she defeated Lindsay Davenport in three sets, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3, setting up a semi-final clash with Graf’s conqueror, McNeil.

Martinez didn’t have it easy in the semis, as McNeil threatened to pull off another upset, but she held off the American, sealing a hard-fought 3-6, 6-2, 10-8 win.

Qualifying for her first Grand Slam final, Martinez met Martina Navratilova.

Emerging victorious on Centre Court, Martinez defeated Navratilova, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.

She never won another Grand Slam singles title, despite playing two more finals.

Martinez lost in the 1998 Australian Open final and the 2000 French Open final.

But she’s now won two Grand Slams as a coach, guiding her countrywoman Garbine Muguruza to Wimbledon glory, and Andreeva to a French Open title.

Can she add a third to her tally with Andreeva at Wimbledon next month? Only time will tell.

The 2026 Wimbledon Championships begin on Monday, June 29.