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The career trajectories of French Open finalists Mira Andreeva and Maja Cwalinska could not be more opposite.
Russian eighth seed Andreeva is a teenage sensation who won her first WTA Tour win as a 15-year-old in 2023, reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon just two months later.
Becoming a Grand Slam champion has always seemed like a matter of when and never.
“I’m getting closer – I’m getting a little bit more mature with every match I play,” said 19-year-old Andreeva.
Qualifier Chowalinska’s path to Saturday’s showpiece at Roland Garros was less predictable.
The 24-year-old from Poland has never had a direct entry into the majors main draw and has come through Grand Slam qualification in two of his previous 14 attempts.
With little pedigree, the 114th-ranked Chowalinska’s success is a lesson in what can be achieved through dedication and perseverance.
“I feel like I’m in a bubble. I don’t know what’s going on. I’m so happy to be here,” said Chowalinska, who was a 500-1 outsider at the start of the tournament.
