Sabalenka feels like quitting tennis after quarter-final loss at French Open
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka expressed deep frustration following her quarter-final defeat to Diana Shnaider at the French Open on June 3, 2026. After leading the match with a set and double breaks, Sabalenka lost 3-6, 7-5, 6-0, struggling to recover mentally after dropping the second set. This defeat marks another missed opportunity for Sabalenka to claim her first Roland Garros title, which remains elusive as she has never won the event before. She indicated uncertainty about her future in the sport during the post-match press conference, reflecting on her struggles.
- •Sabalenka was leading 6-3, 5-3 before losing.
- •She expressed a desire to quit tennis post-match.
- •This marks another early exit for Sabalenka at Roland Garros.
- •Sabalenka has yet to win a French Open title.
- •Strong winds may have affected her performance.
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Aryna Sabalenka ‘just wants to quit tennis’ after French Open defeat
"A downbeat Aryna Sabalenka says she feels like she "wants to quit tennis" following her shock French Open quarter-final defeat to Diana Shnaider on Wednesday.
"World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she wants to quit tennis after losing 6-3 5-7 0-6 to Diana Shnaider in the quarter-finals of the French Open.
"Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka said that she ‘just wants to quit tennis’ after French Open quarterfinal defeat to Diana Shnaider.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 4:34 PMAryna Sabalenka ‘just wants to quit tennis’ after French Open defeat
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka said that she ‘just wants to quit tennis’ after French Open quarterfinal defeat to Diana Shnaider.
- Sky Sports—Sabalenka: I just 'want to quit tennis' after French Open collapse
A downbeat Aryna Sabalenka says she feels like she "wants to quit tennis" following her shock French Open quarter-final defeat to Diana Shnaider on Wednesday.
- Sky Sports—Sabalenka says she wants to 'quit tennis' after shock defeat
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she wants to quit tennis after losing 6-3 5-7 0-6 to Diana Shnaider in the quarter-finals of the French Open.
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