Polish tennis duo Chwalińska and Kawa face funding woes and ranking battles

Maja Chwalińska broke into the French Open main draw after qualifying and earned €1.4 million in prize money, but she ran out of cash for accommodation and appealed to fans for lodging assistance. She recalled a similar shortage during the Australian Open three years earlier, when she stayed with Polish supporters in New Zealand.

Katarzyna Kawa failed to progress past the second round of French Open qualifying, losing to Claire Liu. She later entered the WTA 125 tournament in Modena, Italy, where she defeated Noma Noha Akugue 7‑6(4), 6‑1 to reach the quarter‑finals. The win lifted her ranking to world No. 140, putting her ahead of Paula Badosa and positioning her for a possible rise into the low‑120s with a title.

Both players' recent experiences highlight the financial challenges faced by rising Polish tennis professionals and their ongoing fight to improve rankings on the international circuit.