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Chwalinska topples Shnaider to book French Open final with Andreeva

Chwalinska topples Shnaider to book French Open final with Andreeva

Published by Sam Flores

PARIS, June 4 : Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her fairytale run with a 7‑6(4) 6‑4 win over Diana Shnaider on Thursday, reaching her maiden Grand Slam final at the French Open and booking a title showdown with Russian Mirra Andreeva. After 19-year-old Andreeva sealed a 6-1 6-3 semi-final win over Marta Kostyuk, it was Chwalinska’s turn to shine, and the 24-year-old delivered to become the first qualifier in the professional era to reach the Paris final. “It feels like a dream. I don’t know what’s going on. I’m just … I don’t know what to say, I’m very happy,” Chwalinska said to huge cheers from the Court Philippe Chatrier crowd. “I’m not feeling great (physically), I won’t lie, it’s so challenging to play against the best players in the world day after day, but it’s a Grand Slam and you have to give it your all and more. “I’m not complaining at all.” Shnaider cut a frustrated figure in the opening set as her opponent came up with some stunning winners that showcased her …

Russia’s Andreeva beats Ukraine’s Kostyuk in no-handshake French Open semi | Tennis News

Russia’s Andreeva beats Ukraine’s Kostyuk in no-handshake French Open semi | Tennis News

Published by Sam Flores

No handshake and no photo as Mirra Andreeva of Russia beats Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine to reach French Open tennis final. By Kevin Hand, News Agencies and The Associated Press Published On 4 Jun 20264 Jun 2026 Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva reached her first Grand Slam final by beating Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine 6-1, 6-3 in a tense encounter at the French Open. Andreeva converted her first match point when she served for the tennis match on Thursday. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list There was no post-match handshake between the pair, however, and Kostyuk walked off quickly, turning only to wave and blow kisses to the crowd at Court Philippe-Chatrier, where some fans were draped in Ukrainian flags. The atmosphere beforehand was somewhat tense as the players had separate photos taken as they each stood next to two children on their respective sides of the net. Usually, the players pose for the same photo, standing right next to each other by the net. Kostyuk and countrywoman Oleksandra Oliynykova have spoken out during …

Andreeva rips through Cirstea for return to Roland Garros semi-finals

Andreeva rips through Cirstea for return to Roland Garros semi-finals

Published by Sam Flores

PARIS, June 2 : Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva returned to the French Open semi-finals with a 6-0 6-3 win over Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea on a rainy Tuesday to continue her run in a Roland Garros draw stripped of many big names. Now among the leading contenders for a maiden Grand Slam title with defending champion Coco Gauff and four-times winner Iga Swiatek out, the Russian next faces the winner of the all-Ukrainian clash between Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk. The 19-year-old wasted little time asserting herself with ultra aggressive tennis in front of a sparse crowd beneath the Court Philippe Chatrier roof, racing through the first set in only 24 minutes. “I’m super happy I was able to play aggressive,” said Andreeva, who became the teenager with the most Paris main draw victories this century with her 16th win. “The last time I played her, it was a very tough battle. Every practice with her is very tough. We’ve practised 10 times already this year and we know each other well. “I knew it …