Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska carries fairytale run into French Open final
Summary
Polish tennis player Maja Chwalinska, ranked 114th in the world, reached the French Open final after winning against Russian Diana Shnaider. She will play against Russian Mirra Andreeva for the title.Key Facts
- Maja Chwalinska is the first qualifier to reach the French Open final.
- She is only the second qualifier ever to reach a Grand Slam final, after Emma Raducanu in 2021.
- Chwalinska beat Diana Shnaider in straight sets, 7-6(4), 6-4.
- Chwalinska is ranked 114th in the world and is 24 years old.
- Mirra Andreeva, ranked eighth and 19 years old, reached the final by beating Marta Kostyuk.
- The final will be played at Roland Garros on Saturday.
- Chwalinska played her ninth match of the tournament, showing strong focus despite an injury on her left thigh.
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