Maja Chwalinska is a 24 year old Polish tennis player who entered the French Open ranked No. 114 in the world. While respected within tennis circles for her talent and perseverance, she arrived in Paris far from the list of title favorites.

Polish player Maja Chwalinska, ranked 114th in the world, made history at the French Open on Thursday by defeating Diana Shnaider in straight sets, becoming the first qualifier to reach the Roland Garros final in the professional era.

Aryna Sabalenka produced one of the standout performances of the 2026 French Open by defeating fellow Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets.