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Roland Garros: Sabalenka Falls in Shock Exit

World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a stunning defeat at Roland Garros, losing to Russian Diane Shnaider in the quarterfinals.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shocking 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 defeat to Russian Diane Shnaider at Roland Garros on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Belarusian, who remains without a Grand Slam title at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, crumbled in the final set of the 2-hour 12-minute match. chickenroad.qpon

In another major upset, Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska (114th) defeated Russian Anna Kalinskaya (27th) 7-6(3), 6-3 to set up a semifinal clash with Shnaider. The 23-year-old Russian, ranked 23rd, continues her surprising run at the tournament where numerous top seeds have fallen.