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Maja Chwalinska, ranked 114th in the world, became the first qualifier ever to reach the French Open women's final after defeating Diana Shnaider 7-6, 6-4. The 26-year-old, who nearly quit tennis five years ago while battling depression, faces Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva on Saturday for the championship.
Polish tennis player Maja Chwalinska went from depression and nearly quitting the sport to becoming only the second qualifier ever to reach the French Open semi-finals. Her stunning run has already doubled her career earnings and inspired players worldwide.
Polish tennis player Maja Chwalinska stunned the French Open by reaching her first Grand Slam semifinal as the world number 114. Just three years ago, she'd left tennis indefinitely while battling depression.
Polish tennis player Maja Chwalinska reached the French Open quarterfinals as the first qualifier in six years, just four years after taking a break from tennis due to depression. The world number 114 has won all seven matches at Roland Garros and will break into the top 50.