Maja Chwalińska advances to French Open semifinals after overcoming Kalinskaya
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Maja Chwalińska defeated Anna Kalinskaya 7-6(3), 6-3 to reach the semifinals at the 2026 French Open on June 4. This marks her first appearance in the main draw at Roland Garros and her ninth consecutive win. Chwalińska’s journey includes overcoming injuries and mental health challenges. In a notable performance, she also defeated Diana Shnaider to secure her place in the semifinals.
- •Chwalińska won her eighth match in a row on June 4.
- •She previously defeated Shnaider in the quarterfinals.
- •Chwalińska dealt with injuries and a mental health hiatus before her recent success.
- •Her winning streak includes victories over top-ranked players.
- •She primarily competes in WTA 125 events but has made a significant breakthrough.
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — Maja Chwalińska’s stunning French Open run is built on patience and self-acceptance
"The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 French Open quarterfinals. PARIS — The French Open has grown accustomed to seeing a Polish woman in the semifinals. There’s a reason it’s been nicknamed “Poland Garros” over the past few years. Usually, that spot is reserved for Iga Świątek, the four-time champion, who reached the semifinals five out of six times between 2020 and 2025. But Świątek was knocked out in the fourth round by Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, as the Queen of Clay continues her journey
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