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Polish Qualifier Maja Chwalinska Plays Russian Teenager Mirra Andreeva in French Open Final
Maja Chwalinska reached the final after three qualifying wins and nine total victories, while Mirra Andreeva dropped only 12 games in her last three matches.
Qualifier Maja Chwalinska faces eighth-seeded Mirra Andreeva in the French Open final on Saturday at Roland Garros, seeking to become the second qualifier in the Open Era to win a Grand Slam title.
Twelve months ago, Chwalinska watched the tournament while playing lower-tier events in Italy after losing in qualifying. The 24-year-old Pole has captivated spectators with a game built on variety, touch, and tactical intelligence.
Andreeva enters as the tournament favorite, having dropped only 12 games in her last three matches. The 19-year-old Russian has won five WTA titles, including two at 1000-level events.
Both players seek history: Chwalinska hopes to follow Emma Raducanu as a qualifier champion, while Andreeva aims for her maiden Grand Slam title. The winner receives 2.8 million euros .
Admitting her ascent is "hard to process," Chwalinska prepares for Saturday's final against an opponent she does not yet know. Andreeva remains committed to her pre-match routine, including playing Uno before matches.
At 15:00 the women's final of the Roland Garros. The Russian favorite part, but the Polish outsider (matched from the qualifications) wants to continue to amaze