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Chwalinska on edge of history after slicing through French Open one paper cut at a time
Brilliant defensive skills and craft have propelled world No 114 from qualifying into Roland Garros final but Mirra Andreeva has the game to match
TL;DR
- Maja Chwalinska, ranked 114th in the world, has reached the French Open final as a qualifier.
- She is one victory away from becoming the first qualifier to win the French Open.
- Chwalinska has won nine consecutive matches in the tournament, losing only one set.
- Her playing style involves varying shot speeds, spins, and trajectories, with strong defensive capabilities.
- Her opponent in the final is the eighth seed, Mirra Andreeva, who has had a more accomplished junior career.
- Chwalinska previously struggled with finances, needing sponsorship to continue in the tournament.