PARIS, June 3. /TASS/. Russia’s Diana Shnaider advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 French Open on Wednesday upsetting World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus.
In a match that lasted for 2 hours and 12 minutes, the 25th-seeded Shnaider, who is playing under a neutral status at the tournament, came from a set and a double break down to stun top seed Sabalenka 3-6; 7-5; 6-0.
In the semifinals round, Shnaider is set to face off against World No. 114 Maja Chwalinska from Poland, who earlier in the day knocked out Russia’s 22nd-seeded Anna Kalinskaya.
Shnaider, 22, is currently ranked 23rd in the WTA Rankings. She holds five WTA titles. Her best result in Grand Slams was reaching Round 4 of the 2024 US Open. At the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, she captured a silver medal in women’s doubles with partner Mirra Andreeva.
One of tennis’ four Grand Slam events, the 2026 French Open takes place in Paris, nicknamed the "City of Light," between May 24 and June 7. The tournament is played on outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff from the United States are the tournament’s reigning champions on the men's and women's sides respectively.
