Geneva, 6 June 2026 – On Saturday afternoon, Rolex Testimonee Mirra Andreeva rose to the biggest occasion of her young career to claim the Roland-Garros women’s singles title 6–3, 6–2 in 1 hour and 22 minutes. With the weight of expectation on her shoulders, the 19-year-old used her all-court style and precision to deliver a confident performance beyond her years. This win elevates her into a small group of players who lifted their first Grand Slam® trophy on Court Philippe-Chatrier as teenagers. Among them are fellow members of the Rolex family Björn Borg, Chris Evert and Iga Świątek, for whom this achievement was a defining moment in their remarkable tennis journeys.

Andreeva announced herself on the Grand Slam® stage in 2023, when she reached the third round on her main draw debut at Roland-Garros, aged just 16. She has since become a permanent fixture in the WTA Top 10, capturing five WTA titles and winning the hearts of tennis fans around the world. Speaking after the final, Andreeva said: 

The challenging conditions early on in the tournament provided a gruelling test, with the searing heat and long matches on the red clay taking their toll. The loss of top seeds added further intrigue, as the next generation sensed their opportunity. A new men’s Grand Slam® champion was guaranteed before the second week commenced, and ready to stake his claim to the Paris throne was Rolex Testimonee João Fonseca. Fighting back from two sets down twice, the Brazilian teenager showed determination and resolve to reach a maiden Grand Slam® quarter-final with two statement wins on Court Philippe-Chatrier – confirming his credentials as a formidable force on the sport’s biggest stages.  

Similarly, in the women’s draw, this year’s edition promised a first-time winner of the Suzanne-Lenglen Trophy. Victoria Mboko continued her steady ascent, reaching the third round for the third time in just five Grand Slam® tournament appearances, Belinda Bencic’s fourth round appearance marked her best result at Roland-Garros, while four-time champion Świątek equalled Evert’s record of 42 wins in her first 45 main draw matches. 

Among the 15,000 spectators and greats of the game watching Andreeva’s title-winning performance was Garbiñe Muguruza – a decade on from the Spaniard’s own historic feat. In 2016, she earned her first of two Grand Slam® titles on the same court and was welcomed into the Rolex family. Muguruza’s ferocious ball striking and high-risk approach made her one of the most absorbing players of her generation, also taking her to the World No. 1 ranking. Muguruza said: 

Tenacity, determination and bravery define victory at Roland-Garros, and those words could not ring truer for its new champion. Since partnering with The Championships, Wimbledon in 1978, Rolex has stood shoulder to shoulder with the sport’s leading players, governing bodies and tournaments – serving as Official Timekeeper of Roland-Garros since 2019. While the game continues to evolve and legends make way for rising talents, the Swiss watchmaker’s commitment to excellence has held firm through each decade and across each unique tennis surface.