Aryna Sabalenka exits French Open after quarter-final defeat
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:07 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka faced a surprising exit in the quarter-finals of the French Open, losing 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 to Diana Shnaider. This defeat marks her earliest Grand Slam exit since the 2024 French Open and has raised concerns over her performance under pressure. Sabalenka was the favorite to win the tournament, but after leading 4-1 in the second set, she lost 12 of the final 13 games. With Wimbledon approaching, Sabalenka must address her challenges in high-stakes matches, as she has consistently reached the semi-finals there in recent years.
- •Sabalenka lost to Shnaider after leading in the second set.
- •This was her earliest Grand Slam exit since 2024.
- •She has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in her last three appearances.
- •Sabalenka has won four Grand Slam singles titles but has lost in finals and semi-finals.
- •Her match featured 57 unforced errors and issues with windy conditions.
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka lets another golden Slam opportunity slip
- 7:03 PMBBC Sport — Title favourite Sabalenka lets another Slam opportunity slip from her grasp
"Aryna Sabalenka would not say it, but there is an inescapable feeling she has let another golden Grand Slam opportunity slip after her shock French Open loss.
"Aryna Sabalenka would not say it, but there is an inescapable feeling she has let another golden Grand Slam opportunity slip through her fingers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 7:07 PMSabalenka lets another golden Slam opportunity slip
Aryna Sabalenka would not say it, but there is an inescapable feeling she has let another golden Grand Slam opportunity slip through her fingers.
- BBC SportJun 3, 2026, 7:03 PMTitle favourite Sabalenka lets another Slam opportunity slip from her grasp
Aryna Sabalenka would not say it, but there is an inescapable feeling she has let another golden Grand Slam opportunity slip after her shock French Open loss.
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