Aryna Sabalenka reacts to French Open upset loss in tears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka expressed deep disappointment after her unexpected loss at the 2026 French Open. Leading 6-5, 6-3 over Diana Shnaider, Sabalenka failed to secure the win, losing the match against the tournament's No. 25 seed without winning another game. Following the defeat, an emotional Sabalenka stated she just wanted to "quit tennis right now". With other top competitors eliminated, she faced a missed opportunity for her first French Open title. Looking forward, she aims to secure a Wimbledon title next month.
- •Sabalenka led 6-5, 6-3 before losing to Shnaider.
- •She has yet to win a French Open singles title.
- •Sabalenka expressed a desire to quit tennis post-match.
- •Other top players were eliminated before her loss.
- •She aims to win Wimbledon in mid-July.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Aryna Sabalenka had a crestfallen 7-word reaction to French Open upset loss
"Aryna Sabalenka was despondent after losing in the French Open.
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