Maja Chwalinska granted Wimbledon wild card and seeded as a top‑32 player

Polish player Maja Chwalinska stunned the tennis world by reaching the Roland‑Garros final, catapulting her WTA ranking from 114 to 21. Because the Wimbledon entry list closed before her ranking surge, the tournament awarded her a wild card into the main draw for 2026.

When seedings were finalized later, her updated ranking placed her among the 32 seeded players, creating a rare "wild‑card‑and‑seed" paradox seen only twice before (Martina Hingis in 2002 and Patty Schnyder in 2004). Polish media report her preparation in London, including training with sparring partners and remarks from coach Jaroslav Machovsky, who highlighted their long‑term relationship and her readiness for the event.