Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shocking French Open quarterfinal loss to Diana Shnaider after holding a commanding lead. The four-time major winner led 4-1 in the second set and was two points from victory before completely collapsing, losing 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 to a player in her first Grand Slam quarterfinal.

Sabalenka lost 12 of the last 13 games as momentum shifted dramatically. The Belarusian appeared increasingly frustrated, screaming loudly after crucial points and resting her head on her racket after missing a volley. Despite saving two match points, she couldn't recover from the mental collapse.

The defeat mirrors Sabalenka's struggle in last year's final against Coco Gauff when she lost her composure. Shnaider credited her focus on fighting point by point against the world No. 1. Earlier Wednesday, Maja Chwalinska extended her French Open run by beating No. 22-seeded Anna Kalinskaya.