French Open: Aryna Sabalenka upset by Diana Shnaider in quarterfinals
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Key Points:
- Aryna Sabalenka, the women's No. 1 seed, was upset by Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarterfinals, losing 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 after initially leading the match.
- Sabalenka won the first set despite challenging windy conditions but lost momentum in the second set, allowing Shnaider to come back and dominate the final set.
- Shnaider reached the semifinals of a Grand Slam for the first time, surpassing her previous best at the 2024 US Open, and will face Maja Chwalińska, another recent upset victor.
- Sabalenka's loss continues her pattern of disappointing French Open results, as she has yet to win the tournament despite deep runs in recent years.
- The women's draw is wide open after several early upsets, with No. 8 seed Mirra Andreeva now the highest-ranked player remaining and a favorite to win.