Just a few days ago, Maja Chwalińska was speaking openly about a problem few people associate with Grand Slam tennis. The Polish qualifier admitted she was struggling to pay for her hotel stay in Paris because tournament prize money is only paid after the event concludes.

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Maja Chwalinska has become one of the biggest stories of the 2026 French Open. The Polish qualifier, ranked No.