Published：May 26, 16:03Last updated：Jun 4, 19:13

Kalinskaya's Roland Garros Breakthrough Ends in Quarterfinals

May. 26, 2026 16:03

Russian tennis player Alina Korneeva reached the second round of the French Open for the first time in her career. She defeated Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto, ranked 38th in the world, with a score of 6:3, 6:3. Korneeva, ranked 117th, will next face the winner between Anna Kalinskaya and Lois Boisson.

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Jun. 4, 2026 19:13

Maja Chwalinska, a 24-year-old qualifier, has reached the Roland-Garros final, a historic achievement. She could join Iga Swiatek as a Polish champion at the tournament. Her rise from No.114 to the verge of the top 20 marks a remarkable career milestone.

Jun. 4, 2026 19:13

Maja Chwalinska, ranked No. 114, has secured a historic spot in the Roland-Garros final. She is set to face a teenage opponent and could join Iga Swiatek as a Polish champion. Published on June 4, 2026, the article highlights Chwalinska's remarkable journey to the final.

Russian tennis star Anna Kalinskaya made her deepest French Open run in 2026 before falling to Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in a dramatic quarterfinal clash. The 24th-ranked Kalinskaya had previously never advanced past the second round at Roland Garros, marking this tournament as a career breakthrough despite the eventual loss. Russian Gazette+2

🎾 Russian Rising Stars

Alina Korneeva kicked off Russia's campaign with a first-round victory over Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto (6-3, 6-3), marking her maiden Grand Slam win. The 117th-ranked teenager later fell to compatriot Kalinskaya, who then defeated Colombia's Camila Osorio (6-3, 0-6, 6-2) to reach the fourth round - her best Roland Garros performance to date. RIA Novosti+2

⚡ Kalinskaya's Historic Run

Kalinskaya achieved multiple milestones:

First French Open round of 16 (d. Anastasia Potapova)
Maiden Grand Slam quarterfinal
Potential top-20 ranking
Her aggressive baseline game proved effective until facing Chwalinska, where windy conditions disrupted rhythm. The 6-7, 3-6 loss halted her 9-match winning streak. Russian Gazette+2

🌟 Chwalinska's Cinderella Story

The 114th-ranked Polish qualifier made history:

First qualifier in Roland Garros semifinals since 1983
Defeated five higher-ranked opponents including Zheng Qinwen
Projected to jump from No.114 to top 30
Chwalinska's moonball tactics and mental resilience overcame Kalinskaya's power game, continuing her improbable run to the final. Russian Gazette+2

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