French Open 2026: Coal miner's daughter Maja Chwalinska stroms into Roland Garros semi-finals

Maja Chwalinska, hailing from a coal mining family, has become the surprise sensation of Roland Garros, making it to the semi-finals against all odds as she triumphs over depression. The 114th-ranked athlete, an underdog in the tournament, scored an impressive win against the 22nd seed. Meanwhile, the championship's elite, world No.

French Open 2026: Coal miner's daughter Maja Chwalinska stroms into Roland Garros semi-finals
Maja Chwalinska, hailing from a coal mining family, has become the surprise sensation of Roland Garros, making it to the semi-finals against all odds as she triumphs over depression. The 114th-ranked athlete, an underdog in the tournament, scored an impressive win against the 22nd seed. Meanwhile, the championship's elite, world No.