France, June 3 -- The world number one led Diana Shnaider 6-3, 5-3 with a chance to serve for the match on centre court at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris.

But she fluffed her chance as Shnaider reeled off four consecutive games to take the second set 7-5.

The 22-year-old Russian rolled through the decider 6-0 to reach the semi-finals at one of the four Grand Slam tournaments for the first time.

"I guess mentally I got into a very deep, deep, dark hole," said Sabalenka who lost in the 2025 French Open women's singles final to Coco Gauff.

"And I just couldn't get back mentally on track. I really feel great on clay. I feel great on grass," added the 28-year-old Belarusian. From 6-3, 5-3 up, top seed Aryna Sabalenka lost 10 consecutive ...