Roland Garros saw its fair share of weekend upsets, as multiple heavy-hitters headed home early after the first four rounds of 2026 French Open action.
Reigning champion Coco Gauff’s title defense ended unexpectedly on Saturday, as the world No. 4 fell to No. 30 Anastasia Potapova 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4 in a tightly-wound third-round clash.
“I fought my hardest, but I don’t think I played the way I wanted to in the crucial moments,” Gauff said postmatch.
The top-ranked US player wasn’t alone, as No. 2 Elena Rybakina, No. 3 Iga Świątek, No. 5 Jessica Pegula, and No. 6 Amanda Anisimova all bowed out — adding fireworks as the Grand Slam enters its second week.
No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka remains standing ahead of tonight’s high-profile matchup with No. 16 Naomi Osaka, after the Japanese fan favorite reached her first-ever Roland Garros Round of 16.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Naomi Osaka Tops Today's French Open Bill
Aryna Sabalenka takes on Naomi Osaka in the Roland Garros Round of 16 today at 2:15 PM ET, live on TNT.
