The world No.114 wasn’t exactly planning for a three-week stay in the French capital and was struggling to figure out accommodation for the latter stages in Paris.
“I mentioned in the interview after the match against Maria [Sakkari] that I actually struggled to pay for the hotel, because you know that we get the cheque after the tournament,” said Chwalinska
“It was a funny thing. And then the Polish company ‘Oshee’ they actually will help you with that, which is great. I’m very grateful for that.”
So with a roof over her head, Chwalinska can concentrate on her finest Grand Slam showing to date.
It hasn’t been a simple route to the major arena, she has spoken openly about mental struggles, previously associating tennis with “pressure, stress and crying”.
After losing in Wimbledon 2021 qualifying, the Pole announced on Instagram that she would take an indefinite break from tennis, having wrestled with depression for the previous two years.
“I just couldn’t get out of bed anymore. I was just lifeless, to be honest,” revealed Chwalinska.
