Mirra Andreeva Shatters Kostyuk's Winning Streak to Reach French Open Final

In a stunning upset, Mirra Andreeva has defeated Marta Kostyuk, ending her 17-match winning streak and securing her place in the French Open final. At just 19 years old, Andreeva becomes one of the youngest finalists in the tournament's history. She expressed her excitement and nerves leading up to this pivotal match, where she will face qualifier Maja Chwalinska. This final marks a significant milestone in Andreeva's career as she aims to become the first teenage Grand Slam champion since Coco Gauff. Read on to discover more about this thrilling match and what lies ahead for Andreeva.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 5, 2026, 10:11 IST

A Milestone Achievement

Mirra Andreeva has made history by defeating Marta Kostyuk, ending her impressive 17-match winning streak, and securing her spot in the final of the French Open. This victory marks Andreeva's first appearance in a Grand Slam final, making her the third-youngest player this century to reach this stage at Roland Garros.

Dominant Performance

The eighth seed, Andreeva, took just 76 minutes to triumph over the 15th seed, Kostyuk, with a score of 6-1, 6-3. This win not only halts Kostyuk's remarkable run but also sets Andreeva up for her eighth tour-level final and fourth of the 2026 season.

At the age of 19, Andreeva joins the ranks of the youngest finalists at Roland Garros, following in the footsteps of Kim Clijsters and Coco Gauff. She is the youngest player to reach a Grand Slam final since Gauff's appearance in the 2022 French Open. Andreeva is now poised to become the first teenage Grand Slam champion since Gauff's victory at the 2023 US Open, as she prepares to face qualifier Maja Chwalinska, who upset the 25th seed, Diana Shnaider, in the semifinals. This final will be their first encounter.

Emotional Reflections

"I felt extremely nervous before this match," Andreeva shared, as reported by the WTA Tour. "Kostyuk hadn't lost on clay until now, which added to the pressure. She's a fantastic player and a tough competitor. I'm thrilled with my performance today, happy to have avenged my loss in the Madrid final, and overjoyed to be in my first Grand Slam final."

She continued, "All these emotions combined are unprecedented for me, and I am eagerly looking forward to the final match here in Paris."