Mirra Andreeva wins first Grand
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Mirra Andreeva wins first Grand Slam, defeats qualifier Maja Chwalinska at French Championships

She won the first Grand Slam title of her career and 30 million kronor in prize money. Mirra Andrejeva, 19, defeated qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets in the final of the French Championships. "I can hardly believe I've won," Andrejeva said in her victory speech.

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The Russian, world number eight in tennis, started the match in Paris with a bang, winning the first set 6–3.

Perhaps Chwalinska was overwhelmed by the success she had enjoyed in recent weeks at Roland Garros. The Pole lost her form while Andreeva picked up the pace, winning 6–2 in the second set.

Maja is a very skilled player and I really hope we meet again, says the 19-year-old Russian.

It is Mirra Andreeva's first Grand Slam title in her career and for that she is rewarded with 30 million kronor.

It's a special moment, a dream for me, says the champion.

2026: Mirra Andreeva, Russia.

2025: Coco Gauff, USA.

2024: Iga Swiatek, Poland.

2023: Iga Swiatek, Poland.

2022: Iga Swiatek, Poland.

2021: Barbora Krejcikova, Czech Republic.

2020: Iga Swiatek, Poland.

2019: Ashleigh Barty, Australia.

2018: Simona Halep, Romania.

2017: Jelena Ostapenko, Latvia.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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