Maja Chwalińska receives Wimbledon wild card after French Open final run

Polish player Maja Chwalińska surged from the qualifying rounds to the French Open final, becoming only the second qualifier in the Open Era to reach a Grand Slam final. Her run earned her about $1.6 million in prize money, lifted her world ranking from No 114 to No 21 and attracted a sponsorship deal with the Polish brand Oshee.

Following the Paris performance, Wimbledon organizers awarded Chwalińska a wild‑card into the main draw of the singles event, allowing her to bypass qualifying despite the entry list having been sealed weeks earlier. She will also compete in doubles with Austria’s Sinja Kraus. The decision sparked discussion among players, with American Danielle Collins calling for a rule change so finalists of one major receive automatic entry to the next.