Chaos at the French Open: A 49-Year First

The French Open 2026 has become the most chaotic Grand Slam tournament in the Open Era, with no Grand Slam champions making it to the semifinals for the first time since 1977.

Aryna Sabalenka, the world's number one female tennis player with four Grand Slam titles, was defeated by Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals, marking a significant upset in the tournament.

Sabalenka expressed her frustration and disappointment, stating that she felt like quitting tennis after the loss.

The chaos began in the early stages of the tournament, with top players like Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Iga Swiatek being eliminated in the initial rounds.

Mirra Andreeva, the highest-ranked player among the semifinalists, will face Marta Kostyuk, who has been in top form this season, winning her first WTA 1000 title in Madrid.

The other semifinal will feature Shnaider against Maja Chwalinska, who has had a remarkable run in the tournament, winning eight matches to reach the semifinals.