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Maja Chwalinska reaches French Open final after long journey

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 7:00 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Maja Chwalinska reaches French Open final after long journey
Summary

Maja Chwalinska's French Open campaign culminated in a final appearance against Mirra Andreeva on June 6, where she fell 6-3, 6-2. Chwalinska, a qualifier who started her journey on May 18, achieved a significant milestone in her career by advancing to her first Grand Slam final. She has publicly shared her struggles with depression that led to a temporary hiatus from the sport, making this achievement particularly poignant. Following the tournament, she is set to rise from 114th to 21st in the world rankings and significantly increase her career earnings, with prize money of 1.4 million euros. Looking ahead, Chwalinska's next challenge will be qualifying for Wimbledon, starting June 29.

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By the Numbers
  • •Chwalinska reached the final after nine wins since May 18.
  • •She will rise to 21st in the world rankings.
  • •Her prize money at Roland Garros is nearly double her career earnings.
  • •Chwalinska faces uncertainty for Wimbledon qualification after being outside the top 100.
  • •Her run at the French Open received praise from tennis greats like Chris Evert.
Latest Updates
  • 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — '18 years of patience and perseverance' pay off for Chwalinska
  • 6:58 PMBBC Sport — Chwalinska rewarded for '18 years of patience and perseverance'
  • 6:58 PMBBC News — French Open 2026 results: Maja Chwalinska reflects on 'unforgettable three weeks' at Roland Garros - BBC
What they're saying
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Qualifier Maja Chwalinska reflects on how "18 years of hard work, patience and perseverance" took her to the brink of a fairytale French Open title.

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Qualifier Maja Chwalinska reflects on how "18 years of hard work, patience and perseverance" took her to the brink of a fairytale French Open title.

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Qualifier Maja Chwalinska reflects on how "18 years of hard work, patience and perseverance" took her to the brink of a fairytale French Open title.

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