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French Open: Diana Shnaider scripts epic comeback to stun No.1 seed Sabalenka; storms into maiden se

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Diana Shnaider Stuns World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to Reach First French Open Semifinal

By IANS News June 03, 2026 • 20:55 PM View: 274

Russian youngster Diana Shnaider came from a set and a double break down to win the last 10 games in a row and stunned World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a quarterfinal match in the women's singles section of the French Open on Wednesday, securing a historic maiden entry into the Grand Slam semifinals at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris.

The No 25 seed Shnaider produced a sensational fightback to upset Sabalenka 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 in 2 hours and 12 minutes, snapping the No. 1 seed's streak of six consecutive major semifinals.

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