Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva crowned French Open champions
Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva crowned French Open champions
Updated at: June 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The 2026 French Open concluded in June, crowning two first-time Grand Slam champions in a tournament defined by unpredictability.
In the men’s singles, 29-year-old Alexander Zverev secured his long-awaited maiden major title.
After years of near-misses and a serious injury at Roland-Garros in 2022, Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli in a grueling five-set final.
His victory was historic, making him the first German man to win the French Open since 1937.
On the women’s side, 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva captured her first Grand Slam title with a dominant performance against qualifier Maja Chwalinska.
As the youngest woman to win in Paris since 1992, Andreeva represents a new wave of talent in tennis.
With top favorites exiting early, the 2026 event opened the door for new stars to shine, proving that tennis is entering a fresh, highly competitive era.
