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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Mirra Andreeva is the youngest women's singles Grand Slam finalist since Coco Gauff at the French Open in 2022 By Harry Poole BBC Sport journalist Published 16 minutes ago Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva reached her first Grand Slam final with a dominant victory over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk at the French Open. A beaten semi-finalist in 2024, Andreeva was hugely impressive throughout her 6-1 6-3 victory and will await compatriot Diana Shnaider, the 25th seed, or Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in Saturday's final. The 19-year-old is the fourth-youngest woman to reach the Roland Garros showpiece in the past 30 years, after Martina Hingis, Kim Clijsters and Coco Gauff. Should she prevail, Andreeva would become the third-youngest first-time Grand Slam champion this century, after Maria Sharapova and Emma Raducanu. Russia's invasion of Ukraine provided an unavoidable backdrop to the contest, with Kostyuk regularly denouncing the war since it began in February 2022 - and being highly critical of athletes from Russia who have failed to do so. In keeping with the stance taken by Ukrainian players over the past four years, Kostyuk did not pose for a pre-match photo with Andreeva, and the players did not shake hands afterwards. Related topics Tennis More on this story Live scores, results and order of play Get tennis news sent straight to your phone Published 2 hours ago
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    Mirra Andreevas victory is impressive, but it raises questions about the true nature of her talent. At just 19, shes breaking records, but the real test will be how she performs under pressure in future Grand Slams. Will she maintain this level of dominance, or is this just a fluke? Only time will tell. #Tennis #Andreeva
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    Mirra Andreevas victory is impressive, but it raises questions about the true nature of her talent. At just 19, shes breaking records, but the real test will be how she performs under pressure in future tournaments.
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    Mirra Andreevas achievement is remarkable, showcasing the potential of young talent. But its crucial to remember that true success often comes from facing and overcoming pressure. The real test will be how she performs under the intense scrutiny of a Grand Slam final. Heres to her continued growth and future triumphs!
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    Andreevas victory over Kostyuk in the final showcases her exceptional talent and resilience. Its a testament to her hard work and dedication, reminding us that in the world of competitive sports, determination often leads to success.
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    Mirra Andreevas achievement is remarkable, showcasing the potential of young talent. But its crucial to remember that true success often comes from facing and overcoming pressure. The real test will be how she handles the pressure of being the youngest Grand Slam finalist.
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