Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 1 player in the world, was eliminated from the French Open on June 3, 2026, after losing to Diana Shnaider. Sabalenka won the opening set 6-3 and held a 5-3 lead in the second set but lost the set 7-5. Shnaider then dominated the third set, winning it without dropping a game. This victory marks Shnaider's first Grand Slam semifinal appearance, where she will face Poland's Maja Chwalinska. Shnaider, ranked 23rd in the world, is considered the favorite in the upcoming match, while Chwalinska is ranked outside the top 100. The tournament has seen several unexpected results, including the early exit of men's top seed Jannik Sinner.
Aryna Sabalenka eliminated from French Open after loss to Diana Shnaider
Aryna Sabalenka lost to Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals of the French Open on June 3, 2026. After winning the first set, Sabalenka lost momentum and was defeated in the third set. Shnaider will advance to her first Grand Slam semifinal against Maja Chwalinska.
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Aryna Sabalenka suffers shocking collapse in French Open loss, left stunned by opponent
Aryna Sabalenka eliminated from French Open after loss to Diana Shnaider