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Zverev, Andreeva, and Noskov Lead 2026's First-Time Grand Slam Champions

The 2026 tennis season delivered historic first Grand Slam victories for three standout players, each breaking through in dramatic fashion. Alexander Zverev capped a remarkable turnaround by winning his maiden major at Roland Garros, defeating Flavio Cobolli in a grueling five-set French Open final after a 0-3 record in previous Slam finals.

He then added a second title at the US Open, finishing the year with a 25-2 major record and the No. 1 ranking—the first German to achieve either milestone.

Meanwhile, Mirra Andreeva became the youngest French Open champion since Iga Świątek by claiming her first major at just 19, defeating Maja Chwalinska in straight sets. Her breakthrough included a career-high No.

3 ranking after reaching finals in Madrid and Beijing later in the season. Completing the trio, Linda Noskov won Wimbledon in an all-Czech final against Karolina Muchova, becoming the youngest women’s champion at the All England Club since Petra Kvitová in 2011.

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