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Paris – Polish qualifier Maja Chwalińska has erupted from obscurity to become the story of the French Open 2026, stunning No. 22 seed Anna Kalinskaya 7-6 (5), 6-3 to book a place in her first Grand Slam semi-final at Roland Garros. A DREAM RUN FROM THE QUALIFYING COURTS • Chwalińska had to win three qualifying rounds just to enter the main draw, yet she has now tallied seven straight victories on the Paris clay. • Along the way, the 22-year-old left-hander has dispatched established names such as Diane Parry and Kalinskaya, showing fearless shot-making and deft touch at the net. • Her run marks the first time a Polish woman outside the Top 100 has reached the French Open last four since the tournament began keeping computerized rankings. HOW SHE TOOK DOWN KALINSKAYA The key to Wednesday’s upset was Chwalińska’s ability to blunt the Russian’s power with heavy topspin off the forehand and a surprise mix of drop shots. She saved all four break points she faced in the second set, converting her lone opportunity at 4-3 to close out the contest after one hour 41 minutes. THE ROAD AHEAD Chwalińska will face the winner of top seed Aryna Sabalenka’s quarter-final against rising star Diana Shnaider for a place in Sunday’s championship match. Regardless of that result, the Pole is projected to skyrocket into the Top 50, guaranteeing direct entry into future majors and a life-changing prize purse. WHO IS MAJA CHWALIŃSKA? • Hometown: Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland • Playing style: Crafty southpaw with heavy forehand spin, disguised drop shots and all-court instincts. • Pre-tournament ranking: outside the Top 150. • Junior résumé: Former Wimbledon girls’ doubles champion and Fed Cup junior standout. • Comeback tale: Missed most of 2024-25 with wrist injuries and mononucleosis before rebuilding her ranking on the ITF circuit. WHY THIS RUN MATTERS Polish tennis has reveled in women’s success before, but Chwalińska’s Cinderella surge adds fresh depth behind established stars and inspires a new generation at home. For Roland Garros, her presence injects an underdog storyline into a draw otherwise dominated by big hitters. MATCH SCHEDULE & HOW TO WATCH The women’s semi-final is slated for Thursday on Court Philippe-Chatrier (not before 3 p.m. local). U.S. viewers can watch live on Tennis Channel, with streaming available via TC Plus and the official tournament app. KEYWORDS: Maja Chwalinska, French Open 2026, Roland Garros semi-final, Anna Kalinskaya upset, Polish tennis qualifier, Aryna Sabalenka next match