Sabalenka stunned at French Open by young Russian Shnaider

The French Open witnessed one of its biggest upsets as world number one Aryna Sabalenka crashed out of the women's singles quarterfinals. The Belarusian star was defeated by the 22-year-old Russian sensation, Diana Shnaider, in a dramatic three-set match.

Shnaider, ranked outside the top 100, staged a remarkable comeback after losing the first set. She rallied to take the second set 7-5 and then dominated the final set, winning it 6-0 to seal a stunning victory.

The Russian's powerful performance and mental fortitude were on full display as she overcame the formidable challenge posed by the reigning Australian Open champion. Sabalenka, who had been considered one of the favorites for the title, struggled to find her rhythm in the latter stages of the match.

Shnaider's unexpected triumph propels her into her first Grand Slam semifinal, where she is set to face Poland's Weronika Falkowska (Chwalinska). The upset marks a significant moment in the tournament and highlights the emergence of new talent on the WTA tour.