"Just Want To Quit Tennis Right Now": Devastated Aryna Sabalenka's 1st Reaction After French Open Exit
Aryna Sabalenka, the world's top-ranked tennis player, has expressed her frustration and disappointment after her exit from the French Open. Following her error-strewn performance and loss to...
Aryna Sabalenka, the world's top-ranked tennis player, has expressed her frustration and disappointment after her exit from the French Open. Following her error-strewn performance and loss to Diana Schnaider in the quarter-final, Sabalenka stated, "Just want to quit tennis right now." She struggled to come to terms with wasting a lead of a set and two breaks, ultimately losing 3-6, 7-5, 6-0.
Sabalenka's Loss and Frustration
Sabalenka's wait for a first French Open title continues, despite being a four-time major winner. She was leading 4-1 in the second set and was two points from victory while serving for the match at 5-4. However, she lost 12 of the last 13 games against Schnaider, who was appearing in her first Grand Slam quarterfinal. The windy conditions seemed to exacerbate Sabalenka's frustration, leading to a complete collapse.
Schnaider Advances to the Next Round
Schnaider will face Maja Chwalinska in the next round, who extended her remarkable Roland Garros run by beating No. 22-seeded Anna Kalinskaya 7-6 (3), 6-3. Chwalinska's total prize money heading into Roland Garros was $864,030, and reaching the last four here earns her 750,000 euros (about $872,000).
Men's Quarterfinals
In the men's quarterfinals, 10th-seeded Flavio Cobolli beat No. 4 Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and will face fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi for a spot in the final. Arnaldi advanced when Matteo Berrettini, yet another Italian, retired due to a left hip injury with Arnaldi leading 7-5, 5-2.
Upsets in the Tournament
The French Open has seen several upsets, with defending champion Coco Gauff and four-time winner Iga Swiatek already being eliminated. Sabalenka's loss is another big upset in a tournament where lesser-known players are making a name for themselves. According to Opta, this is the first major without a former champion in either the men's and women's semifinals since the French Open in 1977.
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka lost to Diana Schnaider in the quarterfinals
Maja Chwalinska extended her remarkable Roland Garros run by beating No. 22-seeded Anna Kalinskaya
10th-seeded Flavio Cobolli beat No. 4 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the men's quarterfinals
Sabalenka's frustration was evident throughout the match, and she struggled to come to terms with her loss. She stated, "You know those rooms where you just go in and you smash everything. Probably I will spend a whole day tomorrow over there destroying stuff. Maybe it will help, maybe not." Her struggles were reminiscent of her match against Gauff, where she remonstrated loudly and shouted to herself.
Sabalenka's Future
Sabalenka will have to regroup and refocus for her next tournament. She stated, "I just think it's combination of everything. You overthink, then you make easy mistakes, then you miss opportunities." Her experience and determination will be crucial in helping her overcome this setback and come back stronger in the future. As she said, "I just have to sit back and openly think about what's going on in my head in those tough moments."
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*Source context derived from original reporting via Google News Search.*
Source context derived from original reporting via Google News Search.
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