June 03, 2026

French Open Daily: Sabalenka blown away by Shnaider

42 minutes

Gigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller, Naomi Broady and Jamie Murray as World Number 1 Aryna Sabalenka becomes the latest big name upset at this year’s French Open after defeat to Diana Schnaider.

Did Sabalenka want it too much? They discuss that, Shnaider’s remarkable turnaround, and the opportunity ahead for qualifier Maja Chwalińska who beat Anna Kalinskaya to book her place in the final four.

Matteo Arnaldi reflects on setting up an all-Italian semi-final against Flavio Cobolli after they came through their quarter finals.

And Yannik Noah shares his excitement for the next generation of players coming through including Moise Kouame, who captured the imagination of French fans at Roland Garros with his run to the third round.

Timecodes:

00:24 – Aryna Sabalenka on her quarter final exit

11:02 – Diana Shnaider on her remarkable comeback

16:43 – Matteo Arnaldi interview

24:46 – Felix Auger-Aliassime reflects on a painful exit to Flavio Cobolli

32:30 – Yannik Noah on Moise Kouame

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