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World No. 1 Sabalenka stunned and eliminated from Roland Garros 2026
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World No. 1 Sabalenka stunned and eliminated from Roland Garros 2026

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shocking 1-2 upset loss to Russia's Diana Shnaider in the Roland Garros 2026 quarterfinals.
  • Sabalenka led 1-0 in sets and 4-1 in the second set before Shnaider mounted a dramatic comeback, winning 7-5, 6-0 in the final two sets.
  • The defeat ends Sabalenka's bid for a Roland Garros title this year, delaying her pursuit of a career Grand Slam.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka crashed out of Roland Garros 2026 in a stunning quarterfinal defeat to 22-year-old Russian Diana Shnaider. Sabalenka, the top seed, lost 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 after holding a commanding lead in the second set.

The Belarusian star appeared to be cruising towards the semifinals, having taken the first set comfortably and leading 4-1 in the second. However, Shnaider staged a remarkable comeback, winning six of the next seven games to clinch the second set 7-5. The momentum shifted entirely, and Shnaider dominated the final set, winning it 6-0 to complete the upset.

This unexpected loss means Sabalenka will have to wait at least another year to claim her first Roland Garros title. The 28-year-old, who became world No. 1 in October 2023, has already secured four Grand Slam titles, including the Australian Open and US Open. Her quest for a career Grand Slam, which includes Wimbledon and Roland Garros, remains unfulfilled.

To lose so shockingly to Shnaider, Sabalenka missed the chance for the Roland Garros 2026 championship.

โ€” Tuoi TreThe Vietnamese publication's summary of the match outcome.
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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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