Maja Chwalińska defeats Diana Shnaider to reach French Open final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 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.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Maja 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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