Aryna Sabalenka exits French Open after significant collapse
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:49 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 1 seed, is out of the French Open following a dramatic collapse during her match, mirroring the earlier exit of Jannik Sinner, another top seed. Both players had led their matches significantly before faltering at critical moments. This elimination marks a notable shift in the tournament as both top seeds from the men's and women's singles brackets have been eliminated. The tournament continues as players vie for progression in the later rounds.
- •Sabalenka was a top seed in the women's singles draw.
- •Her collapse happened after a significant lead in her match.
- •Jannik Sinner, another top seed, exited a week prior.
- •The tournament sees a notable shift in competition dynamics.
- •Subsequent matches will determine who advances in the draw.
- 11:49 AMYahoo Sports — Sinner and Sabalenka meltdowns have made it a French Open full of surprises
- 5:00 PMDefector.com — Aryna Sabalenka Turns In A Textbook Meltdown At The French Open - Defector
"Jannik Sinner and his 30-match winning streak melted away during the opening week’s heat wave. Fellow No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka had just as astonishing a mental meltdown during a quarterfinal defeat in which she described finding herself in a “very deep, deep, dark hole.” No former major champions reached the men’s and women’s semifinals for the first time at a Grand Slam in 49 years.
"Both No. 1 seeds in men’s and women’s singles have now exited Roland-Garros after running the scoreboard right up to the threshold of victory and then suffering bizarre, ignominious collapse. A week after Jannik Sinner seized up, it was Aryna Sabalenka’s turn…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 11:49 AMSinner and Sabalenka meltdowns have made it a French Open full of surprises
Jannik Sinner and his 30-match winning streak melted away during the opening week’s heat wave. Fellow No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka had just as astonishing a mental meltdown during a quarterfinal defeat in which she described finding herself in a “very deep, deep, dark hole.” No former major champions reached the men’s and women’s semifinals for the first time at a Grand Slam in 49 years.
- Defector.comJun 3, 2026, 5:00 PMAryna Sabalenka Turns In A Textbook Meltdown At The French Open - Defector
Both No. 1 seeds in men’s and women’s singles have now exited Roland-Garros after running the scoreboard right up to the threshold of victory and then suffering bizarre, ignominious collapse. A week after Jannik Sinner seized up, it was Aryna Sabalenka’s turn…
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