Unsung Polish qualifier Maja Chwalińska reaches French Open final in historic run

Unseeded Polish qualifier Maja Chwalińska has made history by reaching the French Open women's singles final in a stunning and unexpected journey at Roland Garros 2026. Ranked 114th in the world, Chwalińska overcame 25th seed Diana Shnaider in the semi-finals with a 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory, marking her as only the second qualifier in the Open Era to reach a Grand Slam singles final, and the first ever at the French Open.

Chwalińska's dream run involved winning nine consecutive matches, including three in the qualifying rounds, and dropping only one set throughout the tournament. This remarkable performance has significantly elevated her profile, far surpassing her previous best Grand Slam result of reaching the second round at Wimbledon in 2022.

The 24-year-old is now set to face Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in the highly anticipated final on Saturday, June 6, 2026, aiming to cap off her historic run with a Grand Slam title.