Aryna Sabalenka collapses in quarterfinal upset at French Open

Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1, suffered a surprising exit in the quarterfinals of the 2026 French Open in Paris. After leading 6-3, 4-1 against Diana Shnaider, she lost the match 3-6, 7-5, 6-0, marking a dramatic turnaround. Following the match, Sabalenka expressed deep frustration, saying she fell into a 'deep, dark hole' and considered quitting tennis. Kim Clijsters reflected on the match, attributing Sabalenka's downfall to self-sabotage and her perfectionist mindset. Looking ahead, Sabalenka will need to regroup before Wimbledon begins on June 29 in London.

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