Maja Chwalinska and Mirra Andreeva are playing the second set of the Roland Garros final this Saturday. The first set began with four break serves, two for each. With the score at 2-2, both improved their serves to make it 3-3, but that was when Andreeva went one step further to control the match. Got a new breakdefended her serve and once again broke Chwalinska’s serve to score the first set of the match.
Both tennis players are seeking the first Grand Slam of their careers after reaching an unexpected final, especially due to the presence of the Polish tennis player. after sneaking into her first final being number 114 in the WTA ranking. In her record there are only three WTA 125 individual titles, the fifth step of the tournaments. One of them achieved it in April, in Portugal. In front is Mirra Andreeva, number eight in the world at just 19 years old. The Russian tennis player, despite her youth, has more experience and a better track record with two WTA 1000 titles – both achieved last year in Indian Wells and Dubai -, two WTA 500 titles – achieved this year in Adelaide and Linz – and a WTA 250 – her first trophy two years ago in Iasi (Romania) -.
First set for Andreeva!! After a hesitant start on the part of both in which we only saw service breaks, the Russian took out the rifle after 3-3. He wins the first set and will also serve in the first game of the second set.
Backhand from the center of the court by Mirra Andreeva that beats Maja Chwalinska
Maja Chwalinska’s backhand goes wide
Maja Chwalinska hits her backhand into the net
Maja Chwalinska’s backhand goes wide
Flat serve, on her second serve by Maja Chwalinska, the rest of Mirra Andreeva goes wide
Mirra Andreeva with a volley close to the net gets the point
Maja Chwalinska’s forehand goes wide
Great volley from midcourt by Maja Chwalinska that beats Mirra Andreeva and gets the point
Mirra Andreeva’s ace with a flat serve that Maja Chwalinska cannot return
Backhand from the center of the court by Mirra Andreeva that beats Maja Chwalinska
Mirra Andreeva’s backhand goes wide
Mirra Andreeva hits her backhand into the net
Maja Chwalinska’s balloon goes out
The Pole turns the score around, and finally manages to sign the first service with a happy ending to the first set.
Great forehand shot from the center of the court by Maja Chwalinska that beats Mirra Andreeva and gets the point
Counter backhand by Maja Chwalinska with which she beats Mirra Andreeva and wins the point
Maja Chwalinska’s flat throw-in, the rest of Mirra Andreeva goes wide
Mirra Andreeva’s forehand goes wide
Mirra Andreeva misses her second serve
Mirra Andreeva’s forehand goes wide
The final begins tied, but with the peculiarity that all the games have been won by breaking the rival’s serve. Three breaks and 2-1 for Andreeva.
Maja Chwalinska’s blow goes wide
Mirra Andreeva’s backhand goes wide
Maja Chwalinska’s balloon goes out
Maja Chwalinska’s forehand goes wide
Great forehand from the back of the court by Maja Chwalinska that beats Mirra Andreeva and gets the point
Mirra Andreeva’s backhand goes wide
Great forehand shot from the center of the court by Mirra Andreeva that beats Maja Chwalinska and gets the point
Maja Chwalinska’s blow goes wide
Maja Chwalinska hits her backhand into the net
Mirra Andreeva’s counter backhand crashes into the net
Great forehand shot from the back of the court by Mirra Andreeva that beats Maja Chwalinska and gets the point
Maja Chwalinska’s backhand goes wide
Mirra Andreeva’s dropshot crashes into the net
Backhand from the center of the court by Mirra Andreeva that beats Maja Chwalinska
Maja Chwalinska’s flat throw-in, the rest of Mirra Andreeva goes wide
Great forehand shot from the center of the court by Maja Chwalinska that beats Mirra Andreeva and gets the point
Maja Chwalinska misses her second serve
The start of the match is imminent. Both are already on the track…
This afternoon will be the first duel between the two as professionals. Andreeva, despite being younger than her opponent, already knows what it’s like to win a tournament, although neither of them has ever lifted a Grand Slam trophy.
Welcome to the women’s final at Roland Garros. Title match between the Russian Mirra Andreeva and the Polish Maja Chwalinska.
