ST. PETERSBURG, June 5. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wished Mirra Andreeva luck in this weekend’s French Open final.
"I would like to wish Mirra every success and to win the match. For athletes, success depends on a combination of factors, and don't forget about luck," Zakharova told journalists at the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
On Thursday night, Andreeva stormed into the final of the 2026 French Open defeating Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in straight sets.
The Russian tennis star will play in the final against World No. 114 Maja Chwalinska from Poland.
Andreeva, 19, is currently 8th in the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) Rankings. A five-time WTA champion, Andreeva’s previous best finish at Grand Slams was at the 2024 French Open when she reached the semifinals.