Aryna Sabalenka exits French Open after loss to Diana Shnaider in quarter-finals

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Aryna Sabalenka exits French Open after loss to Diana Shnaider in quarter-finals
Summary

Aryna Sabalenka's French Open campaign ended in the quarter-finals against Diana Shnaider, who won 6-3, 5-7, 6-0. Sabalenka, the top seed, struggled with 57 unforced errors and a stomach issue throughout the match. Critics, including Rennae Stubbs, pointed to Sabalenka's inability to maintain momentum after leading 4-1 in the second set. This exit follows her runner-up position at the tournament the previous year, raising questions about her consistency in windy conditions in Paris.

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  • Sabalenka lost to Shnaider despite leading 4-1 in the second set
  • Stubbs criticized Sabalenka for mental lapses during the match
  • Sabalenka recorded 57 unforced errors in the match
  • This defeat follows her runner-up finish at last year's French Open
  • Windy conditions played a significant role in Sabalenka's struggle
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  • 7:12 PMYahoo SportsRennae Stubbs left puzzled by Aryna Sabalenka’s collapse at the French Open: ‘I don’t understand it’
What they're saying
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Aryna Sabalenka was nowhere near her best at the French Open this year, crashing out in the quarter-finals. Sabalenka lost to Diana Shnaider, a surprising result that marked a step back from her runner-up finish the previous year.

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