MIRRA ANDREEVA WINS FRENCH OPEN AT 19, BECOMES YOUNGEST WOMEN’S CHAMPION SINCE MONICA SELES . (PHOTO).

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 Mirra Andreeva wins French Open at 19, becomes youngest women’s champion since Monica Seles   Russian tennis star Mirra Andreeva completed a breakout run at the French Open on Saturday, defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to capture her first Grand Slam title at age 19. Andreeva, who was already regarded as a prodigy after emerging on the WTA Tour as a teenager, became the youngest women’s singles champion since Monica Seles, who was 18 when she won her third straight French Open in 1992. Ranked eighth in the world, she controlled the final in Paris, taking command after dropping just a few early games. The match shifted decisively when Andreeva won nine consecutive games to seize control, eventually closing out the victory with a backhand winner on match point before falling to her knees in celebration on the clay. She finished with 25 winners compared to Chwalinska’s 10 and committed fewer unforced errors in a match played under windy conditions at Cour...

BARBADOS BECOMES A REPUBLIC: ''YOU ARE THE GUARDIANS OF YOUR HERITAGE,FIRM CRAFTSMEN OF YOUR FATE!''-PRINCE CHARLES.[PHOTOS].

“Yours is a story in which every Barbadian, young and old, can take the greatest pride - inspired by what has come before them and confident about what lies ahead.
“You are the guardians of your heritage, firm craftsmen of your fate!
“I remain deeply committed to this very special country, and to your future prosperity and wellbeing. I shall always consider myself a friend of Barbados.”
🇧🇧 🇬🇧 In attendance at last night's Presidential Inauguration Ceremony in Bridgetown, The Prince of Wales highlighted the close relationship between Barbados and the UK.
The event included cultural performances, a march past and a mounted Guard of Honour, which escorted HRH to Heroes Square. The Royal Standard was lowered before Dame Sandra Mason was sworn in as the first President of Barbados and the Presidential Standard was raised.
During a special presentation,The Prince received the The Order of Freedom of Barbados - the country’s highest-ranking honour.
Thank you for the warm hospitality shown to The Prince of Wales so far during his time in Barbados.
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