Mental struggles overwhelmed Sabalenka after a shocking loss in Paris.

Sabalenka revealed she plummeted into a profound emotional abyss following her three-set defeat to Diana Shnaider in Paris' French Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, as her lead slipped away in the pivotal second set.

In Paris, Sabalenka initially dominated the match, securing the first set despite challenging winds and building a strong lead in the second before facing an unexpected reversal of fortunes.

Following her crushing loss in Paris, Sabalenka revealed a mental breakdown, confessing she'd never felt so disconnected from her emotions and considered abandoning her tennis career altogether, seeking a swift recovery within the coming weeks.

Sabalenka reflected on her chances, stating she'd had reasonable opportunities to turn things around.

The mental strain became overwhelming for me after that crushing defeat in Paris. My mind struggled to bounce back from the second-set collapse, which proved to be my most critical error.

Losing 10 consecutive games was a rare occurrence for me, but it's clear that my mental state took a severe hit after that Paris loss. The weight of those defeats dragged me down into a profound emotional abyss from which I struggled to escape.

The open roof on Court Philippe Chatrier proved a hindrance during the match, as gusts whipped up dust from the red clay, momentarily obscuring Sabalenka's vision and impairing her shot placement.

Sabalenka expressed puzzlement over the decision to leave the roof open during her Paris match, despite strong gusts.

The match had been going smoothly until it suddenly took a drastic turn. My mental state was fragile, and that instability likely contributed to the collapse of my game.

Winning wasn't enough to shield Sabalenka from the mental strain of a crushing loss in Paris. Observing her opponent's unorthodox tactics was disconcerting for spectators as well. The turning point came when her rival seized control, delivering an exceptional performance under difficult circumstances.

Sabalenka's entire Grand Slam success has been confined to hardcourt victories, prompting her to decipher the secrets of clay and grass surfaces.

Clay courts bring out the best in me but so do grass surfaces. Perhaps my fixation on winning a Grand Slam on every terrain is what's causing me to overanalyze and become overly emotional at times.

Losing matches due to emotional turmoil has left me exhausted, prompting a need to reassess my approach and find a more constructive way forward.

After the unexpected defeat in Paris, Sabalenka vowed to channel the disappointment into future success and growth.

With determination, Sabalenka reflected on her strategy to bounce back from defeat.

Sabalenka's frustration boiled over into destructive tendencies, envisioning a future spent demolishing equipment as a potential cathartic release from her Parisian disappointment.