Sensation at Roland Garros! World No.1 Sabalenka knocked out of the tournament
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The clay-court major in Paris was rocked by a stunning upset.
Details: World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has made a sensational exit from Roland Garros at the quarterfinal stage. The challenge posed by rising star Diana Shnaider, seeded 25th, proved insurmountable for the top-ranked player.
The match unfolded in dramatic fashion: Sabalenka confidently took the opening set and was on the verge of sealing the second, but then completely lost her grip on the game.
The encounter ended with a gutsy comeback by the underdog, who claimed victory 3-6, 7-5, 6-0. The world No.1 was blanked in the deciding set.
The Parisian courts remain cursed for the favorite—the most prestigious Grand Slam trophy once again slips from her grasp at the crucial moment. Shnaider, meanwhile, celebrates the biggest win of her career and marches into the semifinals.
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