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Sabalenka feels like quitting tennis after quarter-final loss at French Open

5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:37 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Sabalenka feels like quitting tennis after quarter-final loss at French Open
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 10:37 PMGoogle News — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: ‘just want to quit tennis’ after French Open quarterfinal defeat - AP News
  • 10:37 PMAssociated Press — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: ‘just want to quit tennis’ after French Open quarterfinal defeat - AP News
  • 5:28 PMNew York Post — Aryna Sabalenka wants to ‘quit tennis’ after crushing French Open loss - New York Post
  • 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Aryna Sabalenka ‘just wants to quit tennis’ after French Open defeat
What they're saying
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Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka wasted a lead of a set and two breaks in a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 loss to Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarterfinals. Qualifier Maja Chwalinska also reached the semifinals by beating No. 22-seeded Anna Kalinskaya 7-6 (3), 6-3. In the me…

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Sabalenka, who was the clear favorite to win the title in Paris after other top players had been upset in previous rounds, was left visibly frustrated after the match and struggled to hide her disa…

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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.

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