French Open 2026: Major Upsets and Chwalinska's Cinderella Run
Key Questions
What major upsets occurred at the French Open 2026?
Top seeds Sabalenka, Swiatek, and Gauff all lost early in the tournament. This created significant drama throughout the event.
How far did qualifier Maja Chwalinska advance at Roland Garros?
Maja Chwalinska reached the final as the first qualifier ever to do so. She rose from outside the top 100 to the top 30 during the tournament.
What was Aryna Sabalenka's reaction to her French Open loss?
Sabalenka had an emotional response after her quarterfinal defeat to Shnaider and expressed a desire to quit tennis. The video of her reaction has been widely shared online.
Top seeds Sabalenka, Swiatek, and Gauff all lost early. Qualifier Maja Chwalinska surged to the final, rising from outside top 100 to top 30. Aryna Sabalenka's emotional reaction to her quarterfinal collapse (loss to Shnaider) has been widely shared, adding to the tournament's drama.
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Updated Jun 5, 2026