Sam Querrey criticizes French Open roof decision after Sabalenka's upset
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1, lost to 25th-seeded Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals of the French Open, after leading the match early on. Sabalenka, who lost 3-6, 7-5, 6-0, expressed frustration over the decision to keep the roof open despite windy conditions. Sam Querrey supported her concerns, stating that the roof should have been closed to ensure comfort for spectators. Querrey and other former players noted the inconsistency in roof usage, questioning why it was closed for some matches but not others in similar conditions. The tournament organizers maintain that the roof is designed primarily to prevent rain, not wind, and aim to keep the schedule on track.
- •Sabalenka leads early but loses to Shnaider in quarterfinals.
- •Match score was 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 against Shnaider.
- •Querrey criticizes the French Open for not closing the roof.
- •Discussion on the inconsistency of roof usage for different matches.
- •Organizers insist roof is mainly for rain protection.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — ’Close the Dang Roof’ – Sam Querrey Hits Out at French Open Over Aryna Sabalenka’s Quarterfinal Upset
"Aryna Sabalenka seemed to have one foot in the Roland Garros semifinals at first. But after leading against 25th-seeded Russian Diana Shnaider, the world No.
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