French Open Final: Historic Match Between Maja Chwalińska and Mirra Andreeva

Today marks a significant moment in tennis history as qualifier Maja Chwalińska faces Mirra Andreeva in the French Open women’s singles final. This match is monumental for both players, who are competing for their first Grand Slam title.

Chwalińska has made an impressive journey to reach her first Grand Slam final. Her victory would make her the first qualifier to win the French Open. The match is scheduled at 3 p.m. Paris time, 9 a.m. ET, and can be watched on TNT and HBO Max in the U.S. and UK.

An interesting historical note is that it’s been some time since a Russian woman claimed a Grand Slam title. The last Russian to win in women’s singles was Maria Sharapova at the 2014 French Open. Mirra Andreeva now aims to end this drought.

Winning a Slam as a first title is rare in tennis. Maja Chwalińska has the chance to achieve this feat, akin to Emma Raducanu’s victory at the 2021 U.S. Open, where she won as a qualifier. Jelena Ostapenko is another example, having won the 2017 French Open without being seeded.

As the tournament progresses, we anticipate seeing new things unfold. With Madison Keys being the most recent first-time Slam winner at the 2025 Australian Open, today’s match could deliver unpredictable moments as Andreeva and Chwalińska vie for their first major win.

Historically, finals with two first-time finalists are uncommon, highlighting the dominance of top players such as Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Iga Świątek, and Coco Gauff. The last French Open final featuring first-time finalists was in 2021, with Barbora Krejčíková claiming victory.

Roland Garros is renowned for its unique red clay courts. Created from crushed bricks over limestone, these courts are known for their slow play and demanding physicality. Clay players often hail from regions where this surface is prevalent, such as France, Spain, and Italy.

The clay for Roland Garros is sourced from a single factory in Oise, north of Paris. The courts are constructed using bricks manufactured specifically for this purpose, requiring about 2,000 tonnes annually.

Today’s venue is Stade Roland Garros, named after the French aviator and located in Paris’s 16th arrondissement. The stadium features 20 courts, with the largest being Court Philippe Chatrier, seating 15,000 people.

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How to watch today’s matches:
USA: TNT, HBO Max
France: France.tv Sport, Prime Video
UK: TNT Sports, HBO Max
Rest of Europe: Eurosport

The women’s final begins at 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT in the U.S., 3 p.m. CEST in Paris, and 2 p.m. BST in the UK.

Welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of the French Open women’s final. Join us as Maja Chwalińska and Mirra Andreeva battle for the championship. Both are first-time finalists, ensuring new champion will be crowned today.