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Chwalinska Reaches French Open Semi-finals

Qualifier Chwalinska defeated Kalinskaya to reach the French Open semi-finals, breaking her opponent to take a 3-1 lead in their quarter-final match.

Polish qualifier Chwalinska, a 5ft 5in left-hander, is making her mark at the French Open 2026. Using intelligent play, drop-shots, and slicing, she has baffled Russian opponent Kalinskaya in their quarter-final match.

The 21-year-old secured a crucial break to go 3-1 up, saving a break point earlier in the set. Meanwhile, Sabalenka faces Shnaider in another quarter-final match as the tournament progresses toward the semi-finals. tbzikra.com