Paris, June 4: Mira Andreeva has secured her place in her first Grand Slam final. The young Russian player defeated Marta Kostyuk in the women’s singles semifinals at Roland Garros, winning 6-1, 6-3 on Thursday.
The eighth-seeded Andreeva took just 76 minutes to overcome Kostyuk, ending her impressive 17-match winning streak. At just 19 years old, Andreeva has become the youngest woman to reach a Grand Slam final since Coco Gauff’s remarkable run at the French Open in 2022. She is also the third youngest player in the 21st century to reach the Roland Garros final, following Gauff and Kim Clijsters, who made it to the championship match at the age of 17 in 2001.
This victory is particularly significant as Andreeva had previously struggled against Kostyuk, losing to her in their last two encounters, including the Madrid Open final six weeks ago. However, this time, the Russian player turned the tables completely.
From the outset, Andreeva dominated the match with her aggressive shots and remarkable agility on the court. She quickly won the first set, giving Kostyuk little opportunity to find her rhythm. The second set proved to be more competitive, but Andreeva remained in control, forcing her opponent into errors and squashing any hopes of a comeback.
This win adds another remarkable chapter to Andreeva’s already impressive season. The world number 8 has emerged as one of the most consistent performers on clay in 2026, achieving over 20 victories on this surface and making significant progress in tournaments throughout the European tour.
Her journey includes winning a title in Linz, reaching the semifinals in Stuttgart, finishing as a runner-up in Madrid, and advancing to the quarterfinals in Rome. Now, Roland Garros stands as the biggest milestone in her young career.