Roland Garros Upset: Chwalinska Ends Zheng's Paris Run

Roland Garros delivered a major surprise on day one when qualifier Maja Chwalinska defeated fifth seed Zheng Qinwen 6-4, 6-0. The Polish player controlled the match after an even start, breaking Zheng repeatedly and finishing the contest in 90 minutes without dropping a set. Chwalinska's victory caps a strong clay-court swing that included a recent WTA 125 crown in Portugal. Having survived qualifying without losing a set, she now carries momentum into the second round, where her powerful left-handed game will test higher-ranked opponents. Elsewhere, 13th seed Jasmine Paolini overcame a mid-match wobble to beat Ukraine's Diana Yastremska 7-5, 6-3. The Italian, a 2024 finalist here, extended her streak of reaching the second round at nine consecutive majors. She will face Solana Sierra next, aiming to maintain her strong start to the tournament.