Chwalinska joins Andreeva in the final after a magnificent win over Shnaider

The Pole Maja Chwalinska (24, world No. 114) won in straight sets (7-6, 6-4) against Russia’s Diana Shnaider at the end of a superb semi-final that delighted Court Philippe-Chatrier on Thursday at

Maja Chwalińska stuns Diana Shnaider to set up French Open final with Mirra Andreeva

Chwalińska, the world No. 114, has the opportunity to become the first qualifier to win the French Open in history.

Shnaider gives Andreeva early read on Chwalinska challenge

Diana Shnaider's assessment of her defeat by Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska on Thursday offered her doubles partner Mirra Andreeva a ​valuable insight into what to expect in the French Open final ‌in two days.

Sipping tea fuels Polish qualifier Chwalinska’s run to French Open final against teenager Andreeva

Maja Chwalinska of Poland became just the second qualifier to reach a Grand Slam singles final in the Open Era when she beat Diana Shnaider of Russia 7-6 (4), 6-4.

2026 French Open: Mirra Andreeva will face Maja Chwalińska in the final

The 2026 French Open women’s singles semifinals showcased four standout players vying for a finals berth. Now, only Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalińska remain in pursuit of the coveted Coupe Suzanne Lenglen at Roland Garros.

French Open: Maja Chwalinska to face Mirra Andreeva, 19, in Roland-Garros final as world No 114 stuns Diana Shnaider

Maja Chwalinska had won only one major main-draw match prior to the French Open - at Wimbledon in 2022; the 24-year-old is the first qualifier to reach a Grand Slam final since Emma Raducanus 2021 US Open triumph;