Aryna Sabalenka's French Open Journey Ends in Quarterfinal Upset
'Just want to quit tennis': Sabalenka after first French Open title ends - Watch
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka's quest for her first French Open title ended in a quarterfinal defeat against Diana Shnaider, who came back from a set down to win 3-6, 7-5, 6-0. Sabalenka expressed her devastation and frustration, contemplating quitting tennis.
- 01Sabalenka was leading 4-1 in the second set and was two points away from victory before losing control.
- 02Diana Shnaider's comeback marks her first Grand Slam semifinal appearance after defeating Sabalenka.
- 03Sabalenka's loss mirrors her previous year's final defeat to Coco Gauff, where she also lost after winning the first set.
- 04The tournament has seen significant upsets, with no former champions in the semifinals for the first time since 1977.
- 05Maja Chwalinska, who defeated Anna Kalinskaya, is the second Polish woman to reach the semifinals at Roland Garros, following Iga Swiatek.
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Aryna Sabalenka's hopes of securing her first French Open title were dashed in a dramatic quarterfinal match against Diana Shnaider. After winning the first set and leading 4-1 in the second, Sabalenka faltered, allowing Shnaider to make a stunning comeback and win 3-6, 7-5, 6-0. This defeat left Sabalenka visibly upset, prompting her to express thoughts of quitting tennis. She reflected on her performance, attributing her collapse to overthinking and a series of unforced errors, similar to her previous year's final loss to Coco Gauff. Shnaider, meanwhile, capitalized on Sabalenka's frustrations, advancing to her first Grand Slam semifinal. The tournament has been marked by significant upsets, with no former champions remaining in the semifinals for the first time since 1977, as Maja Chwalinska also advanced by defeating Anna Kalinskaya, becoming only the second Polish woman to reach this stage after Iga Swiatek.
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