Diana Shnaider defeats world number one Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open

On Wednesday at the French Open, Russian player Diana Shnaider defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a score of 3-6, 7-5, 6-0. Sabalenka initially led the match, winning the first set and holding a break advantage in the second before struggling with the windy conditions on Court Philippe Chatrier. Shnaider capitalized on the erratic play to stage a comeback, winning 10 consecutive games to secure her place in the semi-finals against Maja Chwalinska. Sabalenka expressed deep frustration following the loss, citing mental exhaustion. This result, combined with earlier exits for top seeds like Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, and Iga Swiatek, marks the first time since 1977 that no Grand Slam champion will compete in the semi-finals of a major tournament. Shnaider attributed part of her success to her awareness of Sabalenka's previous difficulties playing in windy weather at Roland Garros.