Diana Shnaider stuns world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach French Open semi-finals

Aryna Sabalenka’s French Open run ended in a shock quarter-final defeat as Diana Shnaider produced one of the tournament’s biggest upsets, after recovering from a set and double-break deficit to win 3-6, 7-5, 6-0. Sabalenka, the overwhelming favourite after the early exits of Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina, appeared in control at 6-3, […] By Faz Ali

Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out of the French Open on a blustery Wednesday at Roland Garros, as Diana Shnaider staged a spirited comeback to defeat the world No. 1 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 an...

Aryna Sabalenka was dumped out of the French Open on a windy Wednesday at Roland Garros as Diana Shnaider staged an inspired comeback to beat the world number one 3-6 7-5 6-0 and further blow open the draw heading into the semi-finals. In a tournament that has already witnessed several shocks, including premature exits for […]

Diana Shnaider in shock after stunning Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open.

Diana Shnaider in shock after stunning Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open.

Diana Shnaider in shock after stunning Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open.

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is out of the French Open after a quarter-final loss to Diana Schnaider.

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is out of the French Open after a quarter-final loss to Diana Schnaider.

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is out of the French Open after a quarter-final loss to Diana Schnaider.

Roland Garros served up another seismic shock on Wednesday as world No. 1 and top seed Aryna Sabalenka squandered a set and a double-break lead to fall to No. 25 Diana Shnaider, 3-6, 7-5, 6-0, in the women’s quarterfinals. It extended a 2026 French Open that has been defined by chaos and upsets. Sabalenka looked […] The post Sabalenka Stunned by Shnaider in French Open Quarterfinal Collapse appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka spoke of a descent into a deep dark hole after she lost 10 consecutive games on Wednesday afternoon to go from the brink of qualifying for the French Open semi-finals to elimination.

PARIS, France (AFP) — Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a first French Open title was left in tatters as she fell apart in a bizarre defeat by Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. The world number one led by a set and a double-break before exiting the tournament in a blaze of unforced errors, collapsing to a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 loss in blustery conditions on Court Philippe Chatrier. Shnaider will face Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the semi-finals on Thursday, with Marta Kostyuk or Mirra Andreeva awaiting the winner in Sunday's final. "Well honestly I'm speechless, I'm super happy. Obviously tough conditions with the wind," said the 22-year-old Shnaider after beating a top-10 player for only the second time in her career. "First time playing Aryna so definitely a lot of nerves and I feel the first set was trying to adjust to her game." Sabalenka was the only Grand Slam champion left in either the men's or women's singles draws at Roland Garros, but belied that status by making a whopping 57 unforced errors. Shnaider was playing in her first major quarter-final, but now finds herself a strong favourite to reach the final heading into her last-four tie against world number 114 and fellow left-hander Chwalinska. "Definitely super happy I managed to finish on a good note rather than start on a good note. Definitely a special tournament for me here," added the Russian. "It's going be a lefty battle so I'm looking forward (to the semi-final)." Sabalenka's scarcely believable defeat was reminiscent of the way she threw away a strong position in last year's final against Coco Gauff. The Belarusian was playing in a 14th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final but failed to become the first woman to make seven straight major semis since Serena Williams. The top seed raced into a 5-1 lead and eventually sealed the opener on her third set point after initially failing to serve it out. The second set followed a similar pattern at first, as Sabalenka moved 4-1 in front with a double-break before throwing away her next service game. Sabalenka became increasingly frustrated as she gifted Shnaider three break points to level at 4-4. After some animated remonstrating with her box, she recomposed herself enough to hold. But the 28-year-old's game continued to come apart, as a string of dreadful unforced errors allowed Shnaider to break again and tie up the set at 5-5, with Sabalenka left to gesticulate wildly towards her coaching staff. Shnaider could not believe her luck as Sabalenka dumped successive forehands into the bottom of the net to finish off the set and send the match into a decider. The Russian grew in confidence and moved 2-0 up in the third as Sabalenka sprayed eight unforced errors around Chatrier in the space of two games. Shnaider cruised to victory from there, fittingly securing a semi-final berth when Sabalenka knocked a routine backhand into the net on the third match point. A stunned world number one was left to trudge off court after winning just 14 points in the deciding set. Diana Shnaider celebrates her victory at the end of her women's quarter final singles match against Aryna Sabalenka on day 11 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 3, 2026. (Photo by Alain Jocard / AFP)

Aryna Sabalenka’s bid for a first French Open title was left in tatters as she fell apart in a bizarre defeat by Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. The world number one led by a set and a double-break before exiting the tournament in a blaze of unforced errors, collapsing to a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 loss in blustery conditions on Court Philippe Chatrier. READ: Aryna Sabalenka takes advantage of heat wave in French Open win Shnaider will face Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the semi-finals on Thursday, with Marta Kostyuk or Mirra Andreeva awaiting the winner […]...Keep on reading: Sabalenka crumbles to French Open quarterfinal defeat by Shnaider

Aryna Sabalenka suffered a stunning French Open quarterfinal collapse against Diana Shnaider, blowing a set and 5-3 lead in a shocking meltdown.

Watch highlights as world number one Aryna Sabalenka crumbled against Diana Shnaider, losing 3-6 7-5 6-0 in another French Open shock result.

Tennis's top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka knocked out of French Open in quarterfinal Roland-Garros defeat to Diana Shnaider.

Diana Shnaider is appearing in her first Grand Slam quarterfinal

No 1 seed has final-set meltdown to lose 6-3, 5-7, 0-6Tension and windy conditions add to player’s woesNinety minutes into her 14th consecutive grand slam quarter-final, it seemed like nothing could stop Aryna Sabalenka from another straightforward day on-court. Even in gusty conditions and after a few nervous games while closing out the opening set, the world’s best women’s player seemed to be cruising as she established a 6-3, 4-1 lead.Instead, that moment marked the beginning of one of the most shocking collapses of Sabalenka’s career. Arrested by tension and unable to play with any semblance of freedom, the top seed fell apart. She was overcome by a supreme fighting performance from the 25th seed Diana Shnaider, who recovered to produce the greatest win of her career by defeating Sabalenka 3-6, 7-5, 6-0. Continue reading...

World number one Aryna Sabalenka sees her French Open title hopes vanish as she unravels in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider.

Shnaider recovered from a set down to defeat Sabalenka 3-6, 7-5, 6-0, ending the Belarusian's hopes of improving on last year's runner-up finish at Roland Garros.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a stunning French Open quarterfinal defeat, blowing a set lead and a 4-1 advantage in the second set before losing to Diana Shnaider. Meanwhile, unseeded Polish player Maja Chwalinska continued her dream run, defeating Anna Kalinskaya to reach the semifinals after coming through qualifying and exceeding all expectations.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a first French Open title was left in tatters as she fell apart 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 to 25th seed Diana Shnaider.

Russian Diana Shnaider battled from a set and a double break down to shock world number one Aryna Sabalenka 3-6 7-5 6-0 in blustery conditions and charge into the semi-finals of the French Open on Wednesday. The conditions on Court Philippe Chatrier proved a big challenge for both players as they affected precise shot-making, but […]

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka is out of the French Open after suffering a shock defeat to Diana Shnaider from a position of a set and two breaks up.