Maja Chwalinska is a Polish player that is now well known after her historic run to the 2026 French Open final, being the first ever qualifier to reach this far in Paris.
Known for her crafty, tactical style of play. A natural left-hander with a two-handed backhand, Chwalinska relies on good court coverage and has a very aggressive, and successful, return game.
Maja Chwalinska’s tennis racquet
Maja Chwalinska’s racquet is a HEAD Speed MP. At the moment, we are unaware of the specs, string and tension, but we are trying to figure out what she is using. If you have any information about Chwalinska’s racquet, please reach out in the comments or via tennisnerdinsta on Instagram.
Bio & Background
- Born: October 11, 2001 in Dabrowa Gornicza, Poland
- Plays: Left-handed with a two-handed backhand
- Height: 164 cm or 5’5″
- Turned Pro / Early Years: She had great junior success, winning European junior doubles titles alongside compatriot Iga Swiatek in 2015 and 2016, and reaching the 2017 Australian Open junior doubles final.
Career Highlights
- The 2026 French Open Cinderella Run: In one of the greatest underdog stories in modern tennis history, Chwalinska became the first women’s singles qualifier ever to reach the final at Roland Garros. Ranked world No. 114 entering the tournament, she won nine consecutive matches (including qualifiers) – defeating top players like Qinwen Zheng, Elise Mertens, Maria Sakkari and Diana Shnaider to set up a historic championship clash against Mirra Andreeva.
- WTA Debut and Grand Slam: She made her Grand Slam main draw debut at Wimbledon in 2022, coming through qualifying and defeating Katerina Siniakova in the first round.
- ITF & Challenger Success: Prior to her historic 2026 breakthrough, she did well on the lower circuits, collecting 10 ITF/Challenger singles titles, with a dominance on clay courts.
- Ranking Breakthrough: Her career-high ranking before Paris was No. 113 (achieved in May 2026), but her performance at the 2026 French Open will get her close to the top 20 in the coming weeks.
Fans can follow Chwalinska on her official profile on Instagram here.
