Who is Diana Shnaider? 22-year-old upsets Sabalenka at French Open

Diana Shnaider, 22, stunned World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka at the 2026 French Open to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal. Born in Zhigulevsk, Russia, she trained in Moscow, played college tennis at North Carolina State University, and turned pro in 2023. A former junior Grand Slam champion, she is now emerging as a rising WTA star after this breakthrough win.