A 24-year-old tennis pro struggled to pay for her hotel. Her Cinderella run at the French Open just earned her a 7-figure paycheck.

Source: Business Insider

Polish qualifier Maja Chwalińska made French Open history on Thursday when she defeated Diana Shnaider to book a trip to the final. Dan Istitene/Getty ImagesOn Thursday, Maja Chwalińska made history, becoming the first qualifier to reach a Roland-Garros final. The 24-year-old's win over Diana Shnaider also secured her a seven-figure paycheck.