Diana Shnaider’s Upset Over Aryna Sabalenka Creates Tennis History
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- Sports Money Diana Shnaider’s Upset Over Aryna Sabalenka Creates Tennis History By Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
- "Honestly, I’m speechless," Shnaider told the crowd on Philippe Chatrier in her on-court interview.
- Sabalenka came into the French Open as one of the favorites.
Sports Money Diana Shnaider’s Upset Over Aryna Sabalenka Creates Tennis History By Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Merlisa Lawrence Corbett is an award-winning journalist and author.Follow Author Jun 03, 2026, 02:37pm EDTPARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 03: Diana Shnaider celebrates after victory over Aryna Sabalenka in their Women's Singles quarter-final match on Day Eleven of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on June 03, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)Getty ImagesAryna Sabalenka led Diana Schnaider 6-3, 4-1, and served for the match at 5-3 in the second set before dropping ten games in a row to suffer a stunning collapse at the French Open. Schnaider's 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 upset win over Sabalenka in the quarterfinals clears the way for a first-time Major winner and other history-making opportunities.
"Honestly, I’m speechless," Shnaider told the crowd on Philippe Chatrier in her on-court interview. “Obviously today there were tough conditions with the wind, and it was my first time playing Aryna — I was super nervous being in the quarterfinals for the first time."