Aryna Sabalenka's French Open 2026 Run Ends in Quarterfinal Upset
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka advanced through the French Open with wins over Elsa Jacquemot, Daria Kasatkina, and Naomi Osaka before suffering a stunning quarterfinal collapse against unseeded Diana Shnaider on June 3, 2026. Sabalenka led by a set and 4-1 in the second set but lost momentum, falling 3-6, 7-5, 6-0. Meanwhile, qualifier Maja Chwalinska reached the semifinals, continuing a tournament marked by major upsets including early exits of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.
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Diana Shnaider's Upset Over Aryna Sabalenka Creates Tennis History at French Open
Diana Shnaider staged a remarkable comeback to defeat top seed Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 in the 2026 French Open quarterfinals, dropping ten consecutive games after trailing 6-3, 5-3. Sabalenka, who had been world No.1 for 85 consecutive weeks, suffered an emotional collapse, saying she wanted to 'quit tennis right now.' The upset guarantees a first-time Grand Slam champion on the women's side. Shnaider could become the first former college player to win a Major since 1979, having played at North Carolina State. Marta Kostyuk, who defeated compatriot Elina Svitolina, could become the first Ukrainian player to win a Major. Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalinksa also remain in contention for historic firsts.
Forbes - BusinessWorld No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka Suffers Stunning Collapse at French Open
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a dramatic collapse in the French Open quarterfinals, losing 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 to No. 25 Diana Shnaider after leading by a set and being two points from victory. Sabalenka dropped 10 straight games and 12 of the last 13 games. The loss opens up the women's draw, with semifinalists including Shnaider, qualifier Maja Chwalińska, No. 8 Mirra Andreeva, and No. 15 Marta Kostyuk. Defending champion Coco Gauff was eliminated earlier. The men's draw also saw top seeds Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz exit early. Sabalenka earned $546,140 for reaching the quarterfinals, while the winner will take home $3.25 million.
Forbes - BusinessTop-ranked Aryna Sabalenka loses French Open quarterfinal to Diana Shnaider
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka suffered a stunning collapse in the French Open quarterfinals on June 3, 2026, losing 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 to unseeded Diana Shnaider. Sabalenka, a four-time major winner, led by a set and 4-1 in the second set, and was two points from victory while serving at 5-4, before completely losing momentum. Shnaider, appearing in her first Grand Slam quarterfinal, rallied to take the second set and dominated the third set 6-0. Sabalenka showed visible frustration, screaming after losing a point in the decider, and ultimately sent a shot into the net on match point. The defeat echoes her loss in the 2025 final to Coco Gauff. Earlier, Maja Chwalinska also advanced by beating No. 22 seed Anna Kalinskaya.
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Qualifier Maja Chwalinska, ranked 114th in the world, continued her fairy-tale run at the 2026 French Open by defeating Russia's Anna Kalinskaya 7:6 (7:3), 6:3 to reach the semi-finals. The 24-year-old Pole set a record for a qualifier at Roland Garros, matching Nadia Podoroska's 2020 feat. In another upset, world number one Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated by Russia's Diana Schnaider 3:6, 7:5, 6:0 in a match where Sabalenka appeared visibly frustrated in the final set. Chwalinska will face Schnaider in the semi-finals. The Polish player, who grew up with four-time French Open winner Iga Swiatek, said she plans to rest, drink tea, and watch Netflix before her next match. The tournament has seen several top seeds eliminated early.
Nachrichten - WELTSabalenka downs Osaka to reach French Open quarter-finals
World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 in the fourth round of the French Open on June 1, 2026, to advance to the quarter-finals. Playing in the first women's night session at Roland Garros in three years, Sabalenka overcame a shaky start, breaking back after Osaka took an early 2-0 lead. The Belarusian secured the win with a powerful service return and a subtle half volley, ending the match on her first match point. Sabalenka has now reached at least the quarter-finals in her last 14 Grand Slam appearances. She will face Russian Diana Shnaider in the last eight. After the match, Sabalenka expressed happiness with her serve and overall performance, and entertained the crowd with a 'Moon Walk'.
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Australia's Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 7-5 on Saturday, May 30, 2026, to advance to the fourth round of the French Open at Roland Garros. The match restored order after major upsets in the previous two days saw top seed Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic exit the tournament. Sabalenka dominated the first set with a bagel, mixing baseline power with net precision. Kasatkina fought back in the second set, breaking and holding to draw crowd support, but Sabalenka leveled at 2-2 and increased intensity late to secure her eighth victory in ten meetings between the pair. Sabalenka will next face Japan's Naomi Osaka in a highly anticipated match.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.French Open 2026: Sabalenka survives first set wobble to beat Jacquemot
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka overcame a first-set scare to defeat France's Elsa Jacquemot 7-5, 6-2 in the second round of the 2026 French Open on May 28. The four-time Grand Slam champion, who was last year's losing finalist, struggled early as the world number 67 delighted the home crowd with powerful winners. Sabalenka earned an early break but Jacquemot broke back, forcing the top seed to save set points. Sabalenka eventually won the first set on her third set point and dominated the second set, racing to a 3-0 lead. She will next face Australia's Daria Kasatkina. The match came on a day when men's world number one Jannik Sinner was eliminated in five sets.
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