Mirra Andreeva rose to the biggest occasion of her young career on Saturday afternoon, claiming the Roland-Garros women’s singles title with a 6–3, 6–2 victory in 1 hour and 22 minutes.
The 19-year-old, a Rolex Testimonee, delivered a confident performance beyond her years, using her all-court style and precision to lift her first Grand Slam trophy on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
The victory places Andreeva in a select group of players who won their first Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros as teenagers, joining fellow Rolex family members Björn Borg, Chris Evert and Iga Świątek.
Andreeva first announced herself on the Grand Slam stage in 2023, when she reached the third round on her main draw debut at Roland-Garros at age 16. She has since become a fixture in the WTA Top 10, captured five WTA titles and emerged as one of the sport’s most compelling young stars.
Above: Mirra Andreeva lifts the Suzanne-Lenglen Trophy after winning the women’s singles title at Roland-Garros 2026. Photo credit: © Rolex.
“I have been watching Roland-Garros since I was very young and it’s been a big dream of mine to win this tournament. I can’t believe I’m holding this trophy – Paris will always have a very special place in my heart. I would like to thank my team for pushing me to my limits. Last but not least I would like to thank myself for always believing in me, for giving 100 per cent even when it’s tough, and for trying my best every day to be better as a person and as a player.”
The 2026 Roland-Garros tournament was marked by challenging conditions early on, with searing heat and long matches on the red clay testing players throughout the draw. The loss of top seeds added further intrigue, opening the door for the next generation to make its presence felt.
In the men’s draw, João Fonseca, also a Rolex Testimonee, continued to show why he is viewed as one of the sport’s rising forces. The Brazilian teenager fought back from two sets down twice, reaching his maiden Grand Slam quarter-final with two statement wins on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Above: João Fonseca celebrates victory from two sets down on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Photo credit: © Rolex.
In the women’s draw, the tournament also promised a first-time winner of the Suzanne-Lenglen Trophy. Victoria Mboko continued her steady ascent by reaching the third round for the third time in just five Grand Slam tournament appearances, while Belinda Bencic’s fourth-round run marked her best result at Roland-Garros.
Four-time Roland-Garros champion Iga Świątek also added to her own history in Paris, equalling Chris Evert’s record of 42 wins in her first 45 main draw matches at the tournament.
Among the 15,000 spectators and greats of the game watching Andreeva’s title-winning performance was Garbiñe Muguruza, a decade after the Spaniard won her own first Grand Slam title on the same court. Muguruza, who was welcomed into the Rolex family after her 2016 Roland-Garros triumph, praised Andreeva’s continued rise.
“Mirra Andreeva has always been one to watch. When she joined the Rolex family and teamed up with my former coach, Conchita Martínez, I had even more interest in her career and I’m really enjoying following her results. She is a good girl, works really hard, and I believe she has an important part to play in the future of our sport. I can’t wait to watch her grow on and off the court, as an ambassador for tennis but also for Rolex,” explained Muguruza.
Rolex has been Official Timekeeper of Roland-Garros since 2019 and has maintained a long-standing presence in tennis, including its partnership with The Championships, Wimbledon dating back to 1978.
At Roland-Garros, where tenacity, determination and bravery so often define champions, Andreeva’s breakthrough marked not only the arrival of a new Grand Slam winner, but another major moment for the next generation of women’s tennis.
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Source: Rolex. Photo credit (top): © Rolex.
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