Naomi Broady
Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

Diana Shnaider is not winning the big points and Aryna Sabalenka is taking control of the scoreboard.

Too good.

Aryna Sabalenka looks to be storming to the first set now as she volleys in on her first break point of this game to open up a 5-1 lead.

She'll serve for the opener after 28 minutes.

Naomi Broady
Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

The movement and improvement of movement from Aryna Sabalenka. When these players first come on tour, they are not content with the level they are competing at. There is constant improvement.

Sabalenka is complaining about the ball toss to her team. It is something you are going to lose consistency with when it is windy. So much of the game from Sabalenka is revolved around that serve.

Sabalenka is throwing all her energy into this.

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Aryna Sabalenka lets out a massive roar as she slams the door shut for Diana Shnaider. A big hold for the top seed.

Aryna Sabalenka throws her hands up in the air after missing her first serve but she then lands the most delicate of drop shots to pull one point back.

And here comes the power. A cross-court forehand winner drag her to deuce.

Oh dear. A double fault from Aryna Sabalenka gifts Diana Shnaider the chance to break back immediately.

Two break points.

Naomi Broady
Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

Aryna Sabalenka is a perfectionist. She knows the importance of gaining that early lead and shutting that door on her opponent.

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Advantage, Sabalenka.

Diana Shnaider manages to return the first of two fiery backhands across the court, but the second has far too much pace on it and Aryna Sabalenka gets the early break.

Diana Shnaider comes out on top of a 15-shot rally after Aryna Sabalenka's attempt at a drop shot bounces up nicely and allows the 25th seed to slam a pass beyond Sabalenka.

But Aryna Sabalenka edges in front and brings up the first break point of the match.

Naomi Broady
Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

The drop shot has become a massive weapon for Aryna Sabalenka.

It is incredible the power she gets behind these shots. She really puts her body weight through it.

Aryna Sabalenka holds a hand up in apology as she almost whacks Diana Shnaider with a fierce forehand after the Russian player somehow managed to sprint across court and reach a drop shot.

A blistering backhand winner followed by a strong first serve see her hold serve a bit more comfortably this time.

Some early signs of frustration from Aryna Sabalenka after she plants two simple forehands into the net.

She gets back to deuce, but Diana Shnaider finds a forehand winner to get on the board and settle any nerves as she makes her first quarer-final appearance at a major.

Naomi Broady
Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

A bit of frustration early on for Aryna Sabalenka. Diana Shnaider is not making it easy.

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Aryna Sabalenka eventually finds her way through thanks to a couple of misses by Diana Shnaider. A tough opening service game for the top seed.

A great get by Diana Shnaider catches out Aryna Sabalenka, who is left rooted to the spot in the middle of the court.

Back to deuce.

And off we go...

Aryna Sabalenka serves first to get us started and she opens proceedings with a sublime backhand winner before landing a slightly awkward looking forehand winner.

But the wind is making things tricky for the world number one and Diana Shnaider is able claw her way back and force deuce.

*denotes next server

Naomi Broady
Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

Aryna Sabalenka is the clear favourite, she is the one with the target on her back. Every day, you're stepping out there and expected to win. It feels like you have the most to lose, and it is not an easy hat to wear.

Dan Kiernan
Grand Slam doubles coach on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

I think Aryna Sabalenka came into this event as a big favourite for me despite the fact that she lost in Rome.

She is the world number one and the world number one for a reason. I’d see that freshness back, we talked about the tiger on her arm, she has the tiger in her eye. This is the event she wants to win.

When she came into the clay court season, she wanted to be the Roland Garros champion.

I would have her as the favourite, probably against anyone right now.

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Aryna Sabalenka has made the semi-finals at each of the last six Grand Slam events.

Today, the world number one could become the first player to make this stage at seven consecutive women’s singles Grand Slam events since Serena Williams reached her 10th in a row at the Australian Open in 2017.

Sabalenka is yet to lose a set at Roland Garros this year, and comes up against Russian 22-year-old Diana Shnaider in the quarter-finals.

Right, let's turn our attention to the second women's quarter-final of the day and find out who will be facing Maja Chwalinska in the semis.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka is up against Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider, and the pair have just made their way onto Court Philippe Chatrier.