Mirra Andreeva Wins French Open at 19 as Security Removes Russian Flags
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 7
Mirra Andreeva Wins French Open at 19 as Security Removes Russian Flags
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 7
Summary
19-year-old Mirra Andreeva won the French Open on Saturday, then saw security tell two supporters to put away a Russian flag during the on-court celebration.
Russian and Belarusian players can still enter individual tennis events, but since 2022 they have competed as neutral athletes without national flags, country names or anthems.
That policy has shaped the 2026 Roland Garros presentation: official graphics omitted flags for players such as world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, and Russian or Belarusian players have continued facing war-related questions in press conferences.
The restrictions reflect a broader sports response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with some federations suspending Russian teams entirely while tennis has allowed individuals to compete under neutral status.