Aryna Sabalenka's loss at the French Open clears the way for the remaining players, Diana Shnaider, Marta Kostyuk, Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalinksa to make history.

Maja Chwalińska takes on Diana Shnaider in the French Open semifinals on Thursday. The Pole has enjoyed a Cinderella run in Paris, becoming only the second player in Roland Garros history to go from qualifying to the semifinals.

Another top seed is out of the French Open as No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was ousted by Diana Shnaider.

Shnaider’s take on a headscarf is more like a bandana than the traditional headscarves that first became popular with Russian women who had previously worn embroidered linen scarves over a small hat. Aside from being practical to shield the elements, they were a requirement for women to enter a church.

Diana Shnaider will battle Maja Chwalinska at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris in a semifinal fixture of the French Open 2026.

Diana Shnaider pulled off one of the biggest upsets of this year’s Roland Garros, knocking Aryna Sabalenka out in the quarter-finals. Sabalenka had come into the tournament as a heavy favourite, especially after her main competition had already been eliminated.

Diana Shnaider is one of the many players at the 2026 French Open who has found herself in an unexpected run deep into the Grand Slam tournament. The 22-year-old Russian player is currently ranked no. 23 in the world, and has been ranked as high as no. 11 ...

Diana Shnaider's remarkable victory over Aryna Sabalenka at Roland Garros 2026 propels her to her first Grand Slam semifinal. Her rapid rise in rankings and strong performance in 2026 showcase her potential as a top player in the world of tennis.