Venus Williams has praised Maja Chwalinska's remarkable journey to the French Open final, calling it a 'Cinderella story.' Unseeded and 24 years old, Chwalinska has impressed by moving through the qualifiers and winning all but one set in the main draw. Her latest victory came against Diana Shnaider, with a score of 7-6, 6-4, setting her up to face the talented Mirra Andreeva for the championship. Chwalinska's path to the final has been marked by significant personal challenges, including a battle with depression and a major surgery in 2022. Fortunately, she secured sponsorship from Oshee, a Polish sports nutrition company, which alleviated financial concerns during the tournament. Williams, who was initially set to compete in doubles, has endorsed Chwalinska, emphasizing the joy and determination she has shown throughout the competition. Chwalinska expressed her disbelief and excitement upon reaching the final, stating, 'It's like a dream,' and acknowledging the difficulty of competing at such a high level.