Summary

  • French Open semi-finals - listen to live radio commentary at top of page (UK only)

  • Qualifier Maja Chwalinska stuns Diana Shnaider 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 to reach final

  • World number 114 Chwalinska is first qualifier to reach a Grand Slam singles final since Emma Raducanu in 2021

  • The Pole has won nine matches in Paris, having previously only won two matches at any major

  • Chwalinska is the first qualifier in the Open era to reach the final at Roland Garros

  • She will face Mirra Andreeva, who beat Marta Kostyuk 6-1 6-3, for title on Saturday

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Live Reporting

Emily Salley, Harry Poole and George Booth

  1. Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-5 Chwalinska*

    Diana Shnaider reactsGetty Images

    What has Diana Shnaider got left in the tank? It's now or never for the Russian 25th seed to come up with something.

  2. 'Incredible stuff'

    Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-5 Chwalinska*

    Naomi Broady
    Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    Incredible stuff. Maja Chwalinska is first out of her chair here.

  3. Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport tennis news reporter at Roland Garros

    A guy with a Polish flag in front of the media seats cannot contain his excitement as Chwalinska breaks.

    He's shrieking, covering his face with his hands and bouncing on the spot.

    Virtually every other Polish fan here is doing the same.

    It is going to erupt if she serves out...

  4. Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-5 Chwalinska*

    Russell Fuller
    BBC tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    The qualifier, Maja Chwalinska, at 114 in the world, is about to serve for a place in the French Open final.

    Poland's Maja Chwalinska in actionReuters

  5. Chwalinska breaks to serve for place in final

    Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-5 Chwalinska*

    Not even a smile! Maja Chwalinska has just played an outrageous drop shot to claim what could prove to be a decisive break, but there's no reaction.

    The qualifier will now serve for a place in the French Open final

  6. 'Chwalinska grows with confidence'

    *Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-4 Chwalinska

    Naomi Broady
    Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    Maja Chwalinska of Poland celebratesGetty Images

    It has been a high level match. It has been so intriguing. That variation again from Maja Chwalinska...She grows with confidence.

  7. Break points Chwalinska

    Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-4 Chwalinska*

    Here we go! A HUGE chance for Maja Chwalinska.

    She brings up two break points after drawing Diana Shnaider in with a deft drop shot and then volleying into the empty court left behind.

  8. 'A big hold of serve'

    *Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-4 Chwalinska

    Naomi Broady
    Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    Diana Shnaider leaning forward. If you're not feeling 100%, then this is not the opponent you want at the other end of the court. You are not going to get anything for free. It was a big hold of serve from Maja Chwalinska.

  9. Chwalinska holds serve

    Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-4 Chwalinska*

    Poland's Maja Chwalinska reacts after a pointGetty Images

    Diana Shnaider looks up at the sky and mutters to herself after looping a forehand long. She looks exhausted.

    But it doesn't seem like Maja Chwalinska is feeling her best either, with another double fault.

    She sees the hold through, though, as Shnaider finds the fence.

  10. Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-3 Chwalinska*

    It doesn't look like Diana Shnaider is struggling with her movement, but Maja Chwalinska opens up a 30-0 lead with a backhand winner down the line.

  11. Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-3 Chwalinska*

    Diana Shnaider is back on her feet and ready to continue...

  12. Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-3 Chwalinska*

    Maja Chwalinska is pacing around the baseline, doing some shadow hitting as she waits for Diana Shnaider to return.

  13. Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-3 Chwalinska*

    Naomi Broady
    Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    This is one of the most painful physio treatments. It is absolutely awful to release those hip flexors off.

  14. Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-3 Chwalinska*

    Diana Shnaider receives medical attentionGetty Images

    The umpire announces a medical timeout as Diana Shnaider lies down and receives treatment on the floor.

    This match is taking everything out of these players.

  15. Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-3 Chwalinska*

    Naomi Broady
    Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    One hour and 51 minutes has been played. I thought this could be a three-hour match, but we might go way past that!

  16. Shnaider holds serve

    Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 4-3 Chwalinska*

    On we go. Both players are looking fairly comfortable on serve at the minute and Diana Shnaider nudges ahead.

    But the trainer is out on court. It looks like the Russian 25th seed has an issue with her lower back.

  17. 'Shnaider is looking flustered'

    *Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 3-3 Chwalinska

    Naomi Broady
    Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    On Maja Chwalinska being this good mover, she is not afraid to step up and hit it when the ball is short.

    Diana Shnaider looks like she is starting to fight with her emotions a little bit. I don't think there is tears, but she is definitely looking flustered.

  18. Chwalinska holds serve

    *Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 3-3 Chwalinska

    Maja Chwalinska of Poland plays a forehandGetty Images

    Maja Chwalinska is taking deep, laboured breaths in between points but she manages to get through that service game unscathed as Diana Shnaider skews a backhand wide.

  19. 'Chwalinska knocks you off rhythm'

    Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 3-2 Chwalinska*

    Naomi Broady
    Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    I think Maja Chwalinska makes you beat yourself. She puts an incredible amount of balls back into play and her movement is great. Ultimately, she knocks you off rhythm.

  20. Shnaider holds serve

    Shnaider 6-7 (4-7) 3-2 Chwalinska*

    Hmm. Maybe not. Maja Chwalinska has defended so well in this match, but she doesn't bother sprinting for that ball.

    And the drop shot-lob combo doesn't pay off this time. A bit of fatigue creeping in perhaps?

    A straightforward hold for Diana Shnaider.