Aryna Sabalenka has stunning French Open meltdown as she falls to Diana Shnaider
Aryna Sabalenka experienced a shocking defeat in the French Open quarterfinals against Diana Shnaider. Despite leading with a set and a 5-3 advantage in the second set, Sabalenka's performance deteriorated dramatically. Shnaider capitalized on this, winning the match with a score of 3-6, 7-5, 6-0.
- ▪Aryna Sabalenka was ranked No. 1 before her loss.
- ▪She was one game away from reaching the semifinals when her game fell apart.
- ▪Diana Shnaider won the match by taking the next 10 games after trailing.
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Tennis Aryna Sabalenka has stunning French Open meltdown as she falls to Diana Shnaider By Justin Terranova Published June 3, 2026, 9:47 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Down goes No. 1 — and in spectacular fashion. Aryna Sabalenka had a stunning meltdown in the French Open quarterfinals on Wednesday morning, losing to Russia’s Diana Shnaider after holding a commanding lead. Sabalenka was up a set and 5-3 in the second — one game from a spot in the semifinals — when her game completely unraveled in the windy Paris conditions. Schnaider would win the next 10 games for a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 on Philippe-Chatrier. Aryna Sabalenka upset in the French Open quarterfinals.
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