World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka faced a shocking exit from the French Open after being defeated by Diana Shnaider despite leading comfortably at 6-3, 4-1. Shnaider's remarkable comeback saw her break Sabalenka three times to clinch the second set and finish with a commanding 6-0 in the third, marking one of the tournament's biggest upsets.

The match took place on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Wednesday, where Sabalenka initially showcased her power, racing to a 5-1 lead in the first set. However, Shnaider's resilience shone through as she broke Sabalenka while she served for the set, ultimately losing the opener but gathering momentum.

In the second set, Sabalenka again seized the lead, breaking Shnaider early. Yet, the 22-year-old demonstrated her tenacity by breaking back and leveling the set after trailing 5-3, ultimately winning it 7-5.

The final set saw Sabalenka struggle under pressure, as Shnaider's relentless energy led to another break, propelling her to a 5-0 lead before sealing the match with a stunning bagel.

Shnaider expressed her joy post-match, stating, "I'm super happy... I just fought for every point." She will face Maja Chwalinska in the semi-finals, who continues her impressive run after defeating Anna Kalinskaya 7-6 (7-3), 6-3. Chwalinska, a qualifier ranked 114 in the world, has become only the second qualifier in the Open era to reach the Roland Garros semi-finals.