Mirra Andreeva reaches first Grand Slam final at 2026 French Open; who will she face?

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva is living the days of her life. The teenage sensation has just advanced to her first Grand Slam final on Friday by defeating Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 in the women’s singles semi-finals at Roland Garros.

Mirra Andreeva reaches first Grand Slam final at 2026 French Open

The 19-year-old Andreeva dominated the match on the clay courts, needing just over an hour to dispatch Kostyuk, who had been unbeaten on the surface this season entering the semi-final. Andreeva’s powerful baseline game and consistent pressure proved too much for the Ukrainian, who struggled to find answers throughout the encounter.

This victory marks a major milestone for Andreeva, one of the rising stars in women’s tennis. She will now compete for her first major title in Sunday’s final. The match carried extra attention due to longstanding geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

Kostyuk opted not to shake hands with Andreeva after the match, a gesture that has become common in encounters between players from the two nations since the 2022 invasion. 

Who will Mirra Andreeva face in the Roland Garros final? 

Andreeva, for her part, remained focused on her performance and tennis amid the broader context. Andreeva’s run to the final continues her impressive trajectory, having already established herself as a top contender at a young age. She will now face Maja Chwalinska in the final for the title. 

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