Unseeded Tamara Zidansek Reaches Semifinals at French Open

Slovenia's Tamara Zidansek clelebrates as she defeats Spain's Paula Badosa during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris on June 8, 2021. Christophe Ena/AP Photo

PARIS—Before the French Open, Tamara Zidansek had never advanced past the second round at any Grand Slam.

The former snowboarder has now become the first woman from Slovenia to reach the semifinals at a major tournament.