Maja Chwalińska reaches quarterfinals at French Open as a qualifier
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:31 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Maja Chwalińska of Poland advanced to the quarterfinals of the French Open on Day 9 after defeating Diane Parry 6-3, 6-2. Chwalińska, a qualifier ranked No. 114 in the world, has exceeded her previous Grand Slam best by advancing this far. Previously, she took down notable players including Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen and No. 23 seed Elise Mertens. Chwalińska's next opponent will be No. 22 seed Anna Kalinskaya. The match showcased her resilience, especially after overcoming personal challenges, including a mental health sabbatical in 2021.
- •Chwalińska defeated Diane Parry 6-3, 6-2.
- •She is the first qualifier to reach the women's quarterfinals since 2020.
- •Chwalińska has only lost one set in the tournament.
- •She faces No. 22 seed Anna Kalinskaya next.
- •Her performance follows a mental health sabbatical in 2021.
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — French Open recap Day 9: A qualifier’s dream run continues all the way to the quarterfinals
"Follow The Athletic’s French Open coverage Welcome to the French Open briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. On Day 9, an unlikely quarterfinalist, the beauty of pressure in tennis and a long, slow comeback journey. How did a qualifier continue her dream run? If tennis fans are surprised to see 24-year-old Polish player Maja Chwalińska in the quarterfinals, after defeating the last French singles player standing at Roland Garros, t
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