Aryna Sabalenka wants to ‘quit tennis’ after French Open loss to Diana Shnaider
Aryna Sabalenka expressed a desire to quit tennis following her unexpected loss to Diana Shnaider at the 2026 French Open. This defeat marked a significant upset, as Sabalenka had been a consistent performer at Roland Garros in previous years. Her post-match comments reflected frustration and confusion about her performance, highlighting the mental challenges athletes face in high-stakes competitions.
- ▪Aryna Sabalenka lost to Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals of the 2026 French Open.
- ▪Sabalenka had a two break lead in the second set but ultimately lost the match.
- ▪Following the loss, she stated she wanted to quit tennis and hoped for a better mental outlook soon.
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