Who is Maja Chwalinska? World No. 114 who is making headlines with her stunning French Open 2026 semi-final run
Maja Chwalinska has become one of the biggest stories of the 2026 French Open. The Polish qualifier, ranked No. 114 in the world before the tournament, reached her first Grand Slam semi-final after winning eight matches in a row at Roland-Garros. Her remarkable journey includes three victories in qualifying and five wins in the main draw. With her latest success, Chwalinska became only the second woman in French Open history to reach the semi-finals after coming through qualifying, following Nadia Podoroska’s achievement in 2020.
Maja Chwalinska has become one of the biggest stories of the 2026 French Open. The Polish qualifier, ranked No. 114 in the world before the tournament, reached her first Grand Slam semi-final after winning eight matches in a row at Roland-Garros. Her remarkable journey includes three victories in qualifying and five wins in the main draw. With her latest success, Chwalinska became only the second woman in French Open history to reach the semi-finals after coming through qualifying, following Nadia Podoroska’s achievement in 2020.
