Russian, 19, beats world No 114 6-3, 6-2 for first slam title
Maja Chwalinska fails to emulate Emma Raducanu’s feats
Twenty minutes into the first grand slam final of her young career, it looked like Mirra Andreeva’s head was already in danger of exiting Court Philippe-Chatrier. Between the weight of the occasion, the windy conditions and a resourceful opponent seemingly built to cause her maximum anguish, Andreeva looked crippled by tension.
Her reaction to the pressure underlined the work Andreeva has put into addressing her emotional vulnerabilities. She maintained her composure, coolly problem-solving and then flourishing after a tense start as she ended the qualifier Maja Chwalinska’s historic run with a 6-3, 6-2 victory.
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