Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva praised her “tricky” opponent Maja Chwalinska and thanked herself after ​easing past the Polish qualifier in the French Open final ‌on Saturday to win her first Grand Slam title.

The ​19-year-old Andreeva prevailed 6-3, 6-2 to become ⁠the youngest French Open champion in over three decades and joked that she would not like to face Chwalinska again.

“You’re a very ‌tricky opponent. Wouldn’t want to play you one more time. No, it’s ok. I hope we ‌play many more finals in the future,” Andreeva said ‌during ⁠the presentation ceremony. “It was a big dream of ⁠mine to win this tournament. I can’t believe that I’m holding this trophy.”

Andreeva thanked her team, including coach and 2000 French Open runner-up Conchita ​Martinez.

“I can be a ‌tough cookie sometimes and it’s hard to put up with me. Thanks for always pushing me to my limits, thanks for making me work when I don’t want ‌to,” she added.

“Thanks also to Conchita for sharing her ​experience giving me advice. Thanks to everyone on my team, special thanks to my parents for ⁠believing in me. My dad’s watching on TV.

“Last but not least, I want to thank myself for believing and always ‌giving my 100 per cent, even when it was tough, for trying to be better as a person and player, fighting so many demons.

“Only I know how tough it was, how nervous I was. Thanks to myself for working so hard and giving my best.”

The 24-year-old Chwalinska hailed her ‌opponent and apologised for her straight-sets defeat.

“Congratulations to Mirra, such an incredible ​player, so young and so talented, it’s so annoying. Congratulations to your team as well, for ⁠an amazing job, and all the best for the future,” Chwalinska ⁠said.

“I wish we could see a better match today, but Mirra is too good, so I guess ‌it’s her fault. I tried my best and I’m sorry. I will never forget these three weeks.

“Paris will ​forever be in my heart. Merci.”

Published on Jun 06, 2026