Maja Chwalińska defeats Diana Shnaider to reach French Open final
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 5:32 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Maja Chwalińska advanced to the French Open final after defeating Diana Shnaider 7-6(4), 6-4 in the semifinals on June 4, 2026. The match showcased a compelling contest between two young players, both of whom are under 25, with Chwalińska displaying impressive shot-making and defense despite her relatively low ranking. As the first qualifier to reach a Grand Slam final since Emma Raducanu in 2021, Chwalińska will face 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva next. This match marks a significant achievement for Chwalińska, who had originally aimed to crack the top 100 by year-end and successfully qualified for Roland Garros.
- •Chwalińska is ranked No. 114, the lowest finalist in 40 years.
- •She has achieved her goal of reaching the final after nine matches in the tournament.
- •Chwalińska will face Mirra Andreeva in the final.
- •All final four women players were under 25, marking a youthful semifinal slate.
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"PARIS — Maja Chwalińska had straightforward goals three weeks ago. There were two of them, but they were simple. Best not to muddle the mind. Chwalińska, a Polish 24-year-old who had yet to spend a full year on the WTA Tour, had the long-term goal of cracking the top 100 by year’s end. Her short-term aim was to qualify for Roland Garros. After nine wins on the clay courts of Paris, the world No. 114 is the lowest-ranked French Open finalist in the past 40 years, according to data from Opta. Chwa
"Maja Chwalinska's Parisian dream could have the perfect ending after the qualifier improbably reached the French Open final. The 24-year-old's 7-6 (4) 6-4 victory over Russian Diana Shnaider on Court Philippe Chatrier was her ninth in a row at Roland Garros, and set up a final clash with eighth seed Mirra Andreeva.
"Maja Chwalinska handled French Open heartbreak with real class, joking that Mirra Andreeva’s youth and talent are already becoming almost unfair. Chwalinska’s magical run ended on Saturday at Roland Garros, where Andreeva beat her 6-3, 6-2 to win a first Grand Slam title.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 11:39 AMAndy Roddick blows up the narrative around Maja Chwalinska’s French Open defeat
Mirra Andreeva brought Maja Chwalinska’s incredible French Open run to an end, beating her in straight sets in the final. Andreeva won the title with a 6-3, 6-2 victory, capping off a tournament where she looked strong from start to finish.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 6:57 PMFrench Open 2026: What’s next for RG finalist Maja Chwalinska
Maja Chwalinska concluded a career-changing three weeks at the 2026 French Open in a straight set loss to Mirra Andreeva. Chwalinska, 24, looked understandably tired from all the tennis she played from the qualifying rounds through the finals to achieve…
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 5:32 PMMaja Chwalinska delivers ‘so annoying’ verdict on Mirra Andreeva after French Open heartbreak
Maja Chwalinska handled French Open heartbreak with real class, joking that Mirra Andreeva’s youth and talent are already becoming almost unfair. Chwalinska’s magical run ended on Saturday at Roland Garros, where Andreeva beat her 6-3, 6-2 to win a first Grand Slam title.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 4:26 PMMaja Chwalinska reacts after losing to Mirra Andreeva in Roland Garros final
Maja Chwalinska has shared an emotional message after losing to Mirra Andreeva in the Roland Garros final. The Polish qualifier was beaten 6-3, 6-2 by Andreeva, who claimed her first Grand Slam title in Paris at the age of 19.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 4:13 AMMaja Chwalinska Earns Life-Changing Money as Surprise Roland-Garros Finalist
Maja Chwalinska and Mirra Andreeva will face off in the women's singles final at Roland-Garros on Saturday morning.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:10 PMMaja Chwalinska plans perfect end to Paris dream after reaching final
Maja Chwalinska's Parisian dream could have the perfect ending after the qualifier improbably reached the French Open final. The 24-year-old's 7-6 (4) 6-4 victory over Russian Diana Shnaider on Court Philippe Chatrier was her ninth in a row at Roland Garros, and set up a final clash with eighth seed Mirra Andreeva.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 5:31 PMMaja Chwalińska stuns Diana Shnaider to set up French Open final with Mirra Andreeva
PARIS — Maja Chwalińska had straightforward goals three weeks ago. There were two of them, but they were simple. Best not to muddle the mind. Chwalińska, a Polish 24-year-old who had yet to spend a full year on the WTA Tour, had the long-term goal of cracking the top 100 by year’s end. Her short-term aim was to qualify for Roland Garros. After nine wins on the clay courts of Paris, the world No. 114 is the lowest-ranked French Open finalist in the past 40 years, according to data from Opta. Chwa
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