Maja Chwalińska makes magical run to French Open final
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Maja Chwalińska, a relatively unknown Polish player, reached her first Grand Slam final at the 2026 French Open by defeating Diana Shnaider 7-6, 6-4 in the semifinals.
- Chwalińska, who had never previously qualified for the French Open main draw, could become only the second qualifier to win a Grand Slam, following Emma Raducanu's 2021 US Open victory.
- Despite financial challenges during the tournament, Chwalińska received support from the Polish company Oshee, helping her manage expenses as she advanced through the rounds.
- The 24-year-old has been candid about her past mental health struggles, including a two-year battle with depression and a break from tennis after failing to qualify for Wimbledon in 2021.
- Chwalińska will face Russia's Mirra Andreeva in the final, with the opportunity to make history for Polish tennis alongside her longtime friend and six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Świątek.