Madison Keys lost to Diana Shnaider at the 2026 French Open, ending her dreams of a second career grand slam title.
What happened?
Keys struggled with her serve, getting broken in her first three service games to lose the first set 6-3.
She settled in and won the second set 6-3, forcing a decisive third set.
Why it matters for Madison Keys
The loss means no American woman will win the French Open, despite seven seeded players entering the tournament.
Jessica Pegula and Hailey Baptiste were among those who lost early, leaving Keys as the last hope.
What comes next?
The women's draw is now wide open, with no former grand slam winners remaining except Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka.
Diana Shnaider's perfect third set sealed Keys' fate, winning 6-0.
Keys' loss was a disappointing end to her French Open campaign, which started with promise.
The American contingent had high hopes, but it was not to be.
And now, the focus shifts to the remaining players, all vying for a grand slam title.
But for Keys, it's a case of what could have been.
So, she will have to regroup and refocus for her next tournament.
The 2026 French Open will be remembered as a missed opportunity for American women's tennis.
As the last American woman standing, Keys' loss was a significant blow.
The final set was a disaster, with Keys losing 6-0 to Shnaider.
It was a tough pill to swallow, especially given the circumstances.
The draw was wide open, with several top players losing early.
But in the end, it was not meant to be for Keys.
The French Open will continue without an American woman in the draw.
And for Keys, it's back to the drawing board.