Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska, currently ranked world No. 114, has achieved a historic run to the French Open semi-finals, becoming only the second woman to reach this stage via qualifying after Nadia Podoroska in 2020. Chwalinska has won eight consecutive matches, including victories over top players such as Qinwen Zheng, Elise Mertens, and Maria Sakkari, all achieved in straight sets with the exception of her quarter-final win against Anna Kalinskaya. This remarkable performance has significantly boosted her career prize money and is expected to propel her into the top 50. Chwalinska, who previously took a break from tennis due to depression, employs a distinctive, crafty playing style that utilizes variety, drop shots, and pace changes to disrupt opponents, a strategy that has proven highly effective on the clay courts of Roland-Garros, particularly in windy conditions. She is set to face 25th seed Diana Shnaider in the semi-finals.