Aryna Sabalenka's French Open title hopes have been dealt a crushing blow after she suffered a 6-2 defeat to 20-year-old Canadian teenager Diana Shnaider in the quarter-finals. The Belarusian world number one had been bidding to become the first player from her country to win the tournament since Victoria Azarenka in 2012.
Sabalenka's French Open Dreams Shattered by Shnaider
Tom ReidWorld number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a crushing quarter-final defeat to Diana Shnaider at the French Open, dealing a blow to her title hopes. The 20-year-old Canadian teenager causes a major upset in Paris.
- Aryna Sabalenka suffers a quarter-final defeat to Diana Shnaider
- Sabalenka's French Open title hopes vanish
- Diana Shnaider causes a major upset in Paris
Why this matters: The French Open is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world, and Sabalenka's defeat will undoubtedly send shockwaves through the tennis community.
What this means for you: What this means for you: Sabalenka's defeat may have implications for the upcoming Wimbledon tournament, where she will be looking to regroup and bounce back.