Mirra Andreeva Wins French Open, Claims First Grand Slam Title

Mira Andreeva became the youngest French Open champion in over three decades on Saturday as she swept aside surprise finalist Masha Sholinskaya 6-3, 6-2 on a blustery court Philippe Chatrier. The 19-year-old Russian, the youngest Roland Garros women's singles winner, since Monica Seals won her third straight title in 1992 aged 18, overcame a jittery start to claim her maiden Grand Slam crown. Growing in authority as the match wore on while Sholinskaya struggled to settle on the big stage, Andreeva said during the trophy ceremony, it was a big dream of mine to win this tournament. I can't believe that I am holding this trophy. Sholinskaya will take home $1.61 million, about twice the amount she had collected since the beginning of her career, and told the crowd, I will never forget these three weeks. Paris will forever be in my heart, Mercy.