Nineteen‑year‑old Mirra Andreeva became the first Russian teenager to book a Grand Slam final when she dismantled Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk 6‑1, 6‑3 at the French Open on Thursday. Andreeva saved a match point early, then served for the win and closed out the match without a post‑match handshake, as Kostyuk quickly exited the court. She becomes the first Russian teen to reach Roland Garros.

Earlier on Court Philippe Chatrier, tension rose as both competitors posed beside children on opposite sides of the net, a deviation from the usual joint photo. Kostyuk, who had spoken out about the war’s impact on Ukraine, saw her 16‑match clay winning streak snapped. Andreeva praised her opponent’s form, noting the Ukrainian’s relentless backhand before the Russian surged ahead. The crowd mixed patriotism with admiration.

Andreeva’s breakthrough guarantees a historic final for Russian women’s tennis, while fellow Russian Diana Shnaider will contest the other semi against Poland’s Maja Chwalinska. Italy celebrated mixed‑doubles victory as Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori triumphed, and an all‑Italian men’s final looms with Flavio Cobolli versus Matteo Arnaldi. Andreeva now eyes the title, aware of spotlight.