Diana Shnaider shocks Aryna Sabalenka at French Open quarter-finals
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Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Diana Shnaider eliminated world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka from the French Open quarter-finals on June 3, 2026. Sabalenka led 6-3, 4-1 before Shnaider staged a remarkable comeback, winning 3-6, 7-5, 6-0. This defeat comes as Shnaider advances to face Maja Chwalinska in the semi-finals, while Sabalenka remains without a Grand Slam title at Roland Garros despite being a favorite.
- •Sabalenka was two breaks up in the second set before faltering.
- •Shnaider won the second set after trailing 4-1 and 5-3.
- •The final set saw Shnaider dominate, winning 6-0.
- •Shnaider will compete against Maja Chwalinska in the semi-finals.
- 3:25 PMESPN — Shnaider stuns No. 1 Sabalenka at French Open
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka stunned by Diana Shnaider in French Open quarter-final
- 2:21 PMThe Guardian Sport — Sabalenka stunned by Shnaider at French Open and Chwalinska into semis on day of shocks
- 2:16 PMCBS Sports — French Open 2026 results: Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Diana Shnaider in quarterfinal collapse
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka crumbles in French Open quarter-finals
- 2:07 PMBBC Sport — Sabalenka crumbles in quarter-finals in yet another French Open shock
"No 1 seed has final set meltdown to lose 6-3, 5-7, 0-6 Tension and windy conditions add to player’s woes Ninety minutes into her 14th consecutive grand slam quarter-final, it seemed like nothing could stop Aryna Sabalenka from another straightforward day on-court. Even in gusty conditions and after a few nervous games while closing out the opening set, the world’s best women’s player seemed to be cruising as she established a 6-3, 4-1 lead. Instead, that moment would mark the beginning of one of the most shocking collapses of Sabalenka’s career. Arrested by tension and unable to play with any semblance of freedom, the top seed completely fell apart. She was overcome by a supreme fighting performance from the 25th seed Diana Shnaider, who recovered to produce the greatest win of her career by defeating Sabalenka 3-6, 7-5, 6-0. Continue reading...
"Aryna Sabalenka’s French Open hopes were blown away in a stunning quarter-final loss to Diana Shnaider. The world number one was the steady presence in a tournament full of shocks and looked to be easing through to the last four when she led by a set and 4-1 on Court Philippe Chatrier.
"Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, up a set and two breaks in the second, suffered shocking defeat in three sets to Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarterfinals on Wednesday.
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External links- ESPNJun 3, 2026, 3:25 PMShnaider stuns No. 1 Sabalenka at French Open
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, up a set and two breaks in the second, suffered shocking defeat in three sets to Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarterfinals on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 2:25 PMSabalenka stunned by Diana Shnaider in French Open quarter-final
Aryna Sabalenka’s French Open hopes were blown away in a stunning quarter-final loss to Diana Shnaider. The world number one was the steady presence in a tournament full of shocks and looked to be easing through to the last four when she led by a set and 4-1 on Court Philippe Chatrier.
- The Guardian SportJun 3, 2026, 2:21 PMSabalenka stunned by Shnaider at French Open and Chwalinska into semis on day of shocks
No 1 seed has final set meltdown to lose 6-3, 5-7, 0-6 Tension and windy conditions add to player’s woes Ninety minutes into her 14th consecutive grand slam quarter-final, it seemed like nothing could stop Aryna Sabalenka from another straightforward day on-court. Even in gusty conditions and after a few nervous games while closing out the opening set, the world’s best women’s player seemed to be cruising as she established a 6-3, 4-1 lead. Instead, that moment would mark the beginning of one of the most shocking collapses of Sabalenka’s career. Arrested by tension and unable to play with any semblance of freedom, the top seed completely fell apart. She was overcome by a supreme fighting performance from the 25th seed Diana Shnaider, who recovered to produce the greatest win of her career by defeating Sabalenka 3-6, 7-5, 6-0. Continue reading...
- CBS SportsJun 3, 2026, 2:16 PMFrench Open 2026 results: Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Diana Shnaider in quarterfinal collapse
The World No. 1 was up a set and two breaks before completely unraveling to bow out at Roland-Garros
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 2:07 PMSabalenka crumbles in French Open quarter-finals
World number one Aryna Sabalenka sees her French Open title hopes vanish as she unravels in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider.
- BBC SportJun 3, 2026, 2:07 PMSabalenka crumbles in quarter-finals in yet another French Open shock
World number one Aryna Sabalenka sees her French Open title hopes vanish as she unravels in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider.
- Sky Sports—Sabalenka knocked out of French Open quarters in huge shock
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka is out of the French Open after suffering a shock defeat to Diana Shnaider from a position of a set and two breaks up.
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