Title favourite Sabalenka lets another Slam opportunity slip from her grasp
Summary
Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one in women's tennis, lost in the quarter-finals of the 2024 French Open to Diana Shnaider. This was Sabalenka’s earliest exit at a Grand Slam since the 2024 French Open, and she struggled with her form and conditions during the match.Key Facts
- Sabalenka lost to Russian player Diana Shnaider with scores 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 in the French Open quarter-finals.
- Sabalenka has won 11 WTA titles and held the number one ranking for 93 weeks.
- She has four Grand Slam singles titles: two Australian Opens and two US Opens, all on hard courts.
- Clay courts, like at Roland Garros, are not Sabalenka’s strongest surface.
- Sabalenka had a poor build-up to the tournament, recently losing close matches after having match points or leads.
- She has a record of not losing before quarter-finals in Grand Slams since the start of 2023.
- Sabalenka made many unforced errors and struggled with windy conditions during her loss.
- She expressed frustration and said she considered quitting tennis after the match.
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