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Five years after leaving tennis due to depression, Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska is one win away from becoming only the second qualifier ever to win a Grand Slam title. Her tiny "free" tattoo marks the journey from her darkest hours to tennis history.
Polish player Maja Chwalińska, ranked 114th in the world, just became the lowest-ranked French Open finalist ever after winning nine straight matches. The 24-year-old who once couldn't get out of bed due to depression has already earned nearly double her career prize money in one tournament.
Maja Chwalinska just made tennis history, becoming the first qualifier ever to reach the French Open final. The 24-year-old Polish player ranked 114th in the world defeated Diana Shnaider in straight sets to set up a championship showdown on Saturday.
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 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.
Maja Chwalińska became the first qualifier in tennis's professional era to reach the French Open final, beating Diana Shnaider in straight sets. The world number 114 will face Russian teen Mirra Andreeva in a match guaranteed to crown a first-time Grand Slam champion.
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.
Maja Chwalińska, ranked 114th in the world, fought through depression and injuries to become the lowest-ranked French Open finalist ever. The 24-year-old qualifier has already earned nearly twice her career prize money in one magical week. #
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.
Maja Chwalinska, who left tennis in 2019 due to severe depression, is now one win away from becoming only the second qualifier ever to win a Grand Slam title. The 24-year-old Pole has won nine straight matches at Roland Garros after years of working her way back through tennis's lower levels.
Mirra Andreeva just became the youngest woman to win the French Open in over three decades, defeating qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets. The 19-year-old Russian is now the first player born after 2005 to claim a Grand Slam singles title.
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva claimed her first Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating 500-1 outsider Maja Chwalinska in straight sets. The victory marks a breakthrough moment for the young player who has shown immense promise since bursting onto the tennis scene in 2023.
Russian tennis player Mirra Andreeva claimed her first Grand Slam championship at Roland Garros 2026, defeating Maja Chwalinska in the final at just 19 years old. The historic victory marks a breakthrough moment for one of tennis's brightest young stars.
Mirra Andreeva became the youngest French Open champion in 34 years at just 19, defeating qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in Paris. The Russian star says her first Grand Slam victory feels "so much better" than she imagined and she's already hungry for more.
When Maja Matarić's daughter asked why she worked with robots, the researcher wanted a better answer than "I publish papers." Now her socially assistive robots help students manage anxiety and depression through therapy.
Dr. Maja Matarić and Dr. Tania Morimoto are pioneering robots that provide therapy support and improve access to medical care. Their work shows how robotics can make healthcare more accessible and effective for everyone.
At just 19, Russia's Mirra Andreeva claimed her first Grand Slam title at the French Open, becoming the youngest winner in over three decades. The rising star who first turned heads at age 15 has now reached tennis's highest peak.
Mirra Andreeva became a Grand Slam champion at 19, winning the French Open after years of mental struggles that came with being a teenage tennis prodigy. Her victory shows how getting help and pushing through self-doubt can lead to breakthrough moments.
A 17-year-old Russian tennis player just became the youngest Grand Slam champion in over three decades, defeating her opponent in straight sets at the French Open. Mirra Andreeva's victory marks a historic moment for women's tennis and shows what's possible when young athletes believe in themselves.
Russian tennis player Mirra Andreeva became the youngest Grand Slam champion in decades, claiming her first French Open title at just 19 years old. Her dominant straight-sets victory caps a remarkable rise to tennis stardom.
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