Chwalinska makes history after stunning Shnaider to reach French Open final

• Pole becomes first qualifier to play in Roland Garros final

• Chwalinska defeats No 25 seed 7-6 (4), 6-4 in last four

In the delirious aftermath of yet another shock win, Maja Chwalinska picked herself up from the floor, walked to her chair and sobbed into her towel.

That outburst of emotion was somehow still an understated response to such an astounding achievement, for Chwalinska, a mere qualifier, will improbably compete for the Roland Garros title on Saturday after outsmarting the 25th seed Diana Shnaider 7-6 (4), 6-4.