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2026 French Open: Mirra Andreeva defies all odds to win first Grand Slam
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2026 French Open: Mirra Andreeva defies all odds to win first Grand Slam

Le Monde (English) · Jun 7, 2026, 8:35 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The 19-year-old Russian prevailed on Saturday in the final (6-3, 6-2) against Poland's surprise contender Maja Chwalinska. The result capped two weeks in which the world number 8 handled the pressure, unlike the other tournament favorites.

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