Not easy to be a next-big-thing for years, but wow, what a consolidation of the hype and expectations this week by Mirra Andreeva.
Absolutely bulldozed the competition to win big at #RolandGarros.
Maja Chwalinska has changed her life at this year’s Roland Garros.
Her total career earnings before Roland Garros:
$864,030.
What she’s earned at this tournament:
$1,624,000.
Because the players don’t get the money til after the tournament, she was worried she wouldn’t be able to cover her costs for a hotel as she went further and further in the draw.
Polish company OSHEE had to step in and pay for the rest of her hotel fees.
It’s nothing short of heartwarming to see this happening to such a humble person who has overcome her share of struggles.
She overcame a battle with depression and stopped playing tennis entirely for a period to take care of her mental health.
She wasn’t sure if she’d ever come back to this sport.
Absolutely unreal story. 🥹
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🐾 VIP (Very Important Pups)! 10 dogs have received their own official accreditation this year to support the players.
#RolandGarros
https://t.co/9Bl2qvQmJr
French Open Tournament Director Amelie Mauresmo said prize money will not change this year despite player complaints over revenue sharing.
Mauresmo added that she remains open to dialogue, with a meeting expected Friday between tournament organizers and player representatives.
Via @AP_Sports | https://t.co/gsVt5f52uw
Everybody who’s shitting on Mirra, a 19 year old girl for crying after loosing the finals clearly never dedicated his or her whole life towards one thing. Never played any competitive sports and clearly doesn’t understand the concept of giving it your all but still getting beaten
Andreeva can win multiple grand slams if she all about the competition. When she competes against herself she goes from the Russian Rabbit to a Russian bad habit. She has the many gifts as I said but the key is staying positive in her head. @MirraAndreevsaFR
10+ - Only two players have claimed 10+ WTA level clay court wins in 2026: the Madrid Open’s finalists (Mirra Andreeva with 12 and Marta Kostyuk with 11 including the BJK Cup). Deserved.
#MMOPEN | @MutuaMadridOpen@WTA
It will be Mirra Andreeva vs Marta Kostyuk in the #MadridOpen final. Only their 2d meeting and
Kostyuk's first WTA 1000 final.
Russian vs Ukrainian
Have long felt it was a matter of time for Kostyuk to break through at the highest level. A fab defender and acrobat. Good to see it coming together at age 23
#getty
It was close, but Mirra Andreeva kept trying to push it, down the line and crosscourt, when she beat Hailey Baptiste, 64 7-6 (8). She has been darn good this year, and the 19-year-old can breath. “Everyone gets a little bit nervous, but the most important is how you recover.”
Aunque todavía falta por confirmarse de manera oficial cuál es la lesión que tiene Alcaraz, en diversos medios como Cope, entre otros, han contado que el murciano ya sabe a qué se enfrenta.
Se trata de una tenosinovitis.
¿Qué es eso y qué plazos de recuperación hay? Os cuento.
Jannik Sinner on Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal from Roland Garros
"It's sad for tennis. 💔 You always want to play the best in the world. He's definitely the best in the world on this surface.. I wish him to recover as fast as possible"
(via teleportertve)