World number 114 Maja Chwalinska says she hopes her run from qualifying all the way to the French Open final can be "inspiring" for other players outside the top 100.

Maja Chwalinska of Poland became just the second qualifier to reach a Grand Slam singles final in the Open Era when she beat Diana Shnaider of Russia 7-6 (4), 6-4.

Chwalińska, the world No. 114, has the opportunity to become the second Grand Slam champion qualifier in history.

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24-year-old Chwalinska has become the first qualifier to reach the French Open final after a stunning run

Polish world number 114 Maja Chwalinska made French Open history on Thursday as she beat Diana Shnaider in straight sets to become the first qualifier to go all the way to the…

Maja Chwalinska made French Open history as she beat Diana Shnaider in straight sets to become the first qualifier to go all the way to the final. | Tennis News

The 24-year-old made history with her ninth victory in a row at Roland Garros, beating 25th seed Diana Shnaider 7-6(4) 6-4

Polish world number 114 Maja Chwalinska made French Open history on Thursday as she beat Russian Diana Shnaider in straight sets to become the first qualifier to go all the way to…

Maja Chwalinska continued her fairytale run to make French Open history on Thursday as she beat Diana Shnaider in straight sets to become the first...

Maja Chwalinska made history in Paris, becoming the first qualifier to reach the Roland Garros final after defeating Diana Shnaider

Maja Chwalinska made French Open history on Thursday as the world number 114 became the first qualifier in the professional era to reach the Roland Garros final, where she will…

Chwalinska is off to the finals.

Maja Chwalinska, 24, is guaranteed to rise from No.114 to be on the verge of the top 20 – and could join her countrywoman Iga Swiatek as a Roland-Garros champion.

The Pole became the first qualifier to play in a French Open final after defeating the No 25 seed 7-6 (4), 6-4 in the last four

Maja Chwalińska became the first qualifier of the professional era to reach a French Open final and will face Mirra Andreeva for the title.

The Pole is one win away from emulating Emma Raducanu and will face Mirra Andreeva on Saturday.

Maja Chwalinska beat the 25th seed Diana Shnaider on Thursday to make history as the first qualifier to reach the French Open final since tennis was opened up to professional…

Maja Chwalińska of Poland became just the second qualifier to reach a grand slam singles final in the Open Era when she beat Diana Shnaider of Russia 7-6 (4), 6-4 on Thursday.

PARIS, June 4 : Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska said she would remain in her bubble to maintain her focus after her breakthrough run to the French Open final, where she will take…

Qualifier Maja Chwalinska is one win away from a fairytale French Open triumph after setting up a final showdown with Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva.