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Qualifier Maja Chwalinska stuns Diana Shnaider 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 to reach final
World number 114 Chwalinska is first qualifier to reach a Grand Slam singles final since Emma Raducanu in 2021
The Pole has won nine matches in Paris, having previously only won two matches at any major
Chwalinska is the first qualifier in the Open era to reach the final at Roland Garros
She will face Mirra Andreeva, who beat Marta Kostyuk 6-1 6-3, for title on Saturday
Image source, Getty ImagesSo there you have it. Our 2026 French Open finalists.
Maja Chwalinska v Mirra Andreeva.
A first Grand Slam final for both of them, but who will be crowned champion?
We'll find out on Satuday. See you then!
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Image source, Getty ImagesThat's day 13 done and dusted at Roland Garros. We'll be back for the men's semi-final day tomorrow.
Play gets under way at 13:30 BST with Jakub Mensik taking on second seed and the favourite for the title, Alexander Zverev.
That's followed by an all-Italian encounter between Matteo Arnaldi and Flavio Cobolli.
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Naomi Broady
Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2
I just don't believe her when Maja Chwalinska says she has a storm going on inside.
I cannot compute how she stays as calm as she does.
Maybe that is the tactic to give no emotion because if you give the positive, then maybe the negative will come out.
Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 Chwalinska
Maja Chwalinska was already projected to move into the top 30 with her semi-final run.
She could reach 21st in the rankings after reaching the Roland Garros showpiece.
And if she ends up lifting the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen on Saturday, she could find herself as high as 14th in the world rankings.
What a sensational two weeks it's been for the 24-year-old.
Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 Chwalinska
Naomi Broady
Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2
How does Mirra Andreeva try to tackle it? You have had the power players not be able to hit the ball past Maja Chwalinska on the baseline. You have had Diana Shnaider try to stick with her on the moonball rallies - where do you go from here? It is going to be fascinating to see how Andreeva chooses to tactically approach the final.
Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 Chwalinska
Drop shots. Lobs. Winners down the line. Maja Chwalinksa just brings pure entertainment.
I wonder what Mirra Andreeva will have made of that performance from the Polish qualifier?
Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 Chwalinska
I don't think Maja Chwalinska can quite believe she's a Grand Slam finalist...
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A lot of similarities to the great Agnieszka Radwanska. Great to see a player thinking and not relying on power.
Ian, London
I'm just loving Chwalinska game style, resilience and competitiveness, she is so skilful and flexible.
Bob J, London
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Abigail Johnson
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2
Image source, EPAThis is huge for tennis. There are so many players who are watching this run and thinking 'I have battled with this girl and I beat her this year'. The unthinkable is doable.
Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 Chwalinska
Maja Chwalinska, speaking on Court Philippe-Chatrier after beating Diana Shnaider: "I mean, like a dream. Honestly, I don't know what is going on. I don't know what to say, I'm sorry."
On how she feels: "I mean not great - I won't lie. It is so challenging to play against the best players in the world day by day. It is a Grand Slam, so you have to give your all and more. I am not complaining at all!
"I am crazy sometimes, but I try to stay composed as I know it is the best way for me. It helps me to play my best tennis, so that is what I am trying to do. Inside there is a storm with me."
"I have played like eight matches here already or more. So there are no secrets. I watched Mirra Andreeva a bit playing before us, so I watched her game. It was incredible. It is just another great experience for me. I will for sure give my all - it is a Grand Slam final."
On her preparation for the final: "Let me enjoy this moment for now.
"I just want to breathe a little and enjoy it today and then just recover as much as I can and be able to give my all."
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Naomi Broady
Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2
How do you beat this girl? Maja Chwalinska doesn't miss.
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Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport tennis news reporter at Roland Garros
Virtually everyone in the Chatrier stands jump to their feet as Chwalinska drops to the court in disbelief.
The noise under the roof is incredible!
Tens of red and white Polish flags are being passionately waved as 'Maja, Maja, Maja!" is chanted around the stadium.
What's going on? "I don't know," she laughs.
Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 Chwalinska
With that victory, Maja Chwalinska becomes the first qualifier in the Open era to reach the final at Roland Garros. History-maker.
Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 Chwalinska
Naomi Broady
Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2
What a match and what a win. Full credit to Diana Shnaider as that was a gracious embrace from her in defeat.
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BBC Sport tennis news reporter at Roland Garros
How are your nerves, Maja? What nerves!
Even a roar of celebration midway through match point does not distract Chwalinska.
She keeps her composure and her focus to seal another extraordinary victory.
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Image source, Getty ImagesMaja Chwalinska drops to the floor and covers her face. She can't believe it.
The Pole has played the match of her life to beat world number 23 Diana Shnaider and she wraps it up in style by curling in a fantastic forehand winner down the line.
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Russell Fuller
BBC tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2
Maja Chwalinska has done an Emma Raducanu!
Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-6 Chwalinska
MAJA CHWALINSKA HAS DONE IT!
The qualifier, the world number 114. She'll play in the French Open final.
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Diana Shnaider goes long! Maja Chwalinska has TWO match points.
Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-5 Chwalinska*
There's just no way past her. Diana Shnaider must think she has the point in the palm of her hand, but Maja Chwalinska won't go away.
The world number 114 is two points away.
