The 5ft 5in Polish qualifier used intelligent play, drop shots and slices to defeat Kalinskaya 6-1 in the third set. Chwalinska broke her opponent three times in a row, saving break points before sealing victory with a nine-point rally that ended with Kalinskaya's forehand drifting wide.
Elsewhere at Roland Garros, Sabalenka faced Shnaider in a quarter-final, while Zerev defeated Jódar and Kostyuk advanced to the next round. Chwalinska's strategic approach proved effective against the taller Russian, showcasing how intelligence can overcome physical disadvantages in women's tennis. forestarrow.rest
