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How shock French Open finalist's tiny tattoo gives meaning to big run
Key takeaways
- Maja Chwalinska is making her first appearance in the French Open main draw, having lost in qualifying in 2021, 2023 and 2025
- BBC Sport tennis news reporter at Roland Garros Published23 minutes ago After coming through her darkest hours, surprise French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska visited a tattoo parlour.
- A tiny word - 'free' - was etched onto the 24-year-old qualifier's left hand.
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Maja Chwalinska is making her first appearance in the French Open main draw, having lost in qualifying in 2021, 2023 and 2025
BBC Sport tennis news reporter at Roland Garros Published23 minutes ago After coming through her darkest hours, surprise French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska visited a tattoo parlour.
A tiny word - 'free' - was etched onto the 24-year-old qualifier's left hand.
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