"What should I wear tomorrow?" Unknown female tennis star, reaching French Open final with 'zero sponsorship deals' → Fans worldwide go wild: "We barely managed to find accommodation..."

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Polish tennis player Maya Hlavackova (24) is receiving warm praise from fans after her bold admission that she has no sponsor and wears a different outfit for every match.

The UK's "The Sun" reported on the 5th (local time) that "Hlavackova has achieved a miracle by reaching the French Open final," adding that "her storm of success, along with her cheerful interviews regarding tournament attire, has won the hearts of fans."

Hlavackova has been creating upsets day after day at the French Open, starting with her first qualifying match on the 18th of last month. On the 4th, in the semi-finals, she defeated Diana Shnaider, who was dealing with the aftermath of an injury, with a score of 2-0 (7-6, 6-4). During the nine matches she played in this tournament, she showcased a flawless performance, losing only a single set, and advanced to the final. Her opponent in the final will be Mira Andreyeva, a teenage sensation who defeated Marta Kostyuk.

The media explained that "if Hlavackova lifts the trophy, the French Open (Roland Garros) will become the so-called 'Polish Garros.' This is because she would become the second qualifier to win a major tournament since the 'Open Era' began in 1968, when professional players were allowed to compete." The first to achieve this feat was 18-year-old Emma Raducanu, who won the US Open in 2021 after passing through three qualifying rounds.

After confirming her spot in the final, Hlavackova buried her face in a towel and shed tears, revealing her strong determination to win. She stated, "Raducanu's performance was incredibly impressive," and added, "The gap in level between the qualifying rounds and the main draw is as thin as a sheet of paper. I firmly believed that I would get my chance while competing against excellent rivals."

The reason she appeared on the court in a different outfit every time throughout the tournament also became a hot topic. When asked by reporters, Hlavackova coolly replied, "There is no special reason. It's because I have no sponsor." She further added, "Currently, a company called 'Oshi' is covering my accommodation costs for three weeks, and I am grateful to be competing. For now, I am focusing solely on tennis and will think about sponsorship issues after the tournament ends."

Fans went wild over Hlavackova's unpretentious demeanor. On social media (SNS), a flood of enthusiastic support poured in, with comments such as "A Cinderella of the tennis world has been born," "She is so down-to-earth, sincere, and possesses great grit," and "This is perfect marketing. Soon, sponsors will line up, and she will be sitting on a cushion of money."

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