Russian Teen Star Mirra Andreeva Beats Ukrainian Rival, Reaches First Grand Slam Final

Russian tennis player Mirra Andreeva defeated Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the semifinals of Roland Garros 2026. The match took place on Thursday, June 4, and lasted two sets. Andreeva dominated the opening set, winning it 6:1. Kostyuk attempted to mount a challenge in the second set, but a decisive break by the Russian in the eighth game proved crucial. Andreeva then confidently served out the match to secure a 6:3 victory. The players spent 1 hour and 16 minutes on court. During the match, Andreeva hit two aces, committed two double faults, and converted five of her 13 break-point opportunities. Kostyuk recorded one ace, four double faults, and converted one of five break points.