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Sawangaew Upsets Seed 20, First Thai Wimbledon Win Since 2018

6/30/2026

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Sawangaew Wins

Maja Chwalinska (seeded 20) lost to Thai qualifier Mananchaya Sawangaew 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 after rolling her right ankle.
She had held a match point at 6-2, 5-2 (40-30) before slipping near the baseline.
Sawangaew, ranked No. 164, became the first Thai player to win a Wimbledon match since Luksika Kumkhum in 2018.
Chwalinska said she was disappointed and would move on to improve next year.

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Sawangaew Finals

She became the first qualifier to reach the French Open final, lifting her ranking from No. 114 to No. 20.
Despite a top-20 ranking, she still needed a wild-card for direct Wimbledon entry.
The rapid rise left her seeking extra sponsorship to pay hotel costs at Roland Garros.
She says she battles depression and chronic self-confidence doubts that once made her consider quitting.

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Sawangaew Wins

Maja Chwalinska (seeded 20) lost to Thai qualifier Mananchaya Sawangaew 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 after rolling her right ankle.
She had held a match point at 6-2, 5-2 (40-30) before slipping near the baseline.
Sawangaew, ranked No. 164, became the first Thai player to win a Wimbledon match since Luksika Kumkhum in 2018.
Chwalinska said she was disappointed and would move on to improve next year.

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