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Shnaider Dismantles Sabalenka 6-0, Reaches French Open Semifinal

6/3/2026

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Summary

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Diana Shnaider beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 at French Open, becoming the fourth since 1975 to win a 6-0 third set over a world No. 1 in a Slam.
Sabalenka made 57 unforced errors, 17 in set, saying she felt in a dark hole mentally.
The win puts Shnaider into her first Grand Slam semifinal versus Maja Chwalinska, leaving the semifinals without a former major champion since 1977.

History

Historical Context

In 1975, Billie Jean King captured her sixth Wimbledon crown, defeating Evonne Goolagong 6-0, 6-1 for her 12th and final Grand Slam singles title. The win followed her historic 1973 triple-crown triumph, the first Open-Era player to win singles, doubles and mixed titles in a single tournament. Both victories illustrate how dominant performances at the All-England Club have reshaped the women’s tour.

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Story summary

Diana Shnaider beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 at French Open, becoming the fourth since 1975 to win a 6-0 third set over a world No. 1 in a Slam.
Sabalenka made 57 unforced errors, 17 in set, saying she felt in a dark hole mentally.
The win puts Shnaider into her first Grand Slam semifinal versus Maja Chwalinska, leaving the semifinals without a former major champion since 1977.

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