World No. 6 Mirra Andreeva is on the board, lifting her first Grand Slam trophy after Saturday’s straight-set 2026 French Open win over qualifier Maja Chwalińska.

The 19-year-old became the tournament’s youngest women’s singles champion since Monica Seles in 1992, and the first Russian woman to win Roland Garros since Maria Sharapova in 2014.

“I’ve had a lot of thoughts on how it’s going to happen, if it’s going to happen, when it’s going to happen,” Andreeva said. “The feeling in real life is so much better.”

After bursting onto the scene at 15, Andreeva’s first major title marks a highly anticipated milestone.

“I’m just happy I kept my focus, kept my composure,” she said, thanking her sports psychologist for her mental strides.

Up Next for French Open 2026 Winner Mirra Andreeva

Andreeva now shifts focus to the WTA's next Grand Slam, hitting the grass courts of Wimbledon starting June 29th, live on ESPN.

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.

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk advanced to the second round of the 2026 French Open on Sunday, managing to successfully overcome a difficult morning on the home front.

Hours before her Roland Garros matchup, a Russian missile strike nearly destroyed her family home in Kyiv, as the Ukraine war continues to make headlines around the world.

Russian Missile Strike Narrowly Misses French Open Star's Family

According to reports, Marta Kostyuk received photos of the blast just three hours before taking the court.

The photographs showed a burning high-rise building some 100 meters away from her family home. Her mother, sister, and aunt were all inside the residence during the attack.

The bombardment was part of a wave of drone and missile strikes launched across Ukraine. The overnight attacks killed four people and injured approximately 83 others in the capital city.

Despite the emotional distress, the 15th seed defeated Oksana Selekhmeteva 6-2, 6-3 in 78 minutes, hitting 20 winners during the match. Afterward, she explained that the ongoing conflict with Russia made focusing nearly impossible.

"I felt sick just for the thought that if it was 100 meters closer, I probably wouldn't have a mum and a sister today," Kostyuk said postmatch.

The 23-year-old went on to express pride in her resilience, crediting the strength of the Ukrainian people for inspiring her to take the court in Paris.

Kim Clijsters made a surprise return to Roland Garros this week for the 2026 French Open, with the International Tennis Hall of Famer joining rising US star Katie Volynets as her new coach.

Fans first noticed the four-time Grand Slam champion sitting in the player's box during the opening round, watching as Volynets started her tournament with a dominant 6-3, 6-1 victory over Clara Burel.

Following the win, 24-year-old Volynets revealed the collaboration had been in development for several months.

"We have been planning it since like last November," Volynets said in her postmatch press conference. "So, I’m just really happy to have her here, it’s amazing."

The move marks a shift in strategy for Clijsters. Historically, the Belgian icon has only coached players from her home country, such as Elise Mertens. She's mentored others, but her last official appointment for a player not from her home country came during Sorana Cirstea's 2018 Wimbledon run.

Clijsters's latest return follows a lengthy recovery from two separate Achilles tendon tears suffered last year.

Katie Volynets Falls to Marta Kostyuk in Roland Garros 2nd Round

Volynets previously reached a career-high WTA ranking of No. 56 in 2024. She hoped to leverage Clijsters's elite championship experience to make a deep run on the clay courts.

However, their team-up faced an immediate test in the French Open's second round.

Volynets faced reigning Madrid Open champion Marta Kostyuk on Wednesday. Although the US standout won their recent 2024 China Open matchup, Kostyuk entered the match in peak form, outlasting Volynets in a grueling three-set battle.

While the loss marks the young hopeful's Roland Garros exit, it's unclear if her partnership with Clijsters will extend beyond the Paris Grand Slam.

The 2026 French Open is off to the races, with first-round upsets making headlines after world No. 5 Jessica Pegula fell to No. 83 Kimberly Birrell in three sets.

Pegula has previously struggled at the Paris Grand Slam, seeing first-round exits in 2019 and 2020 before making progress over the past four seasons.

“When I saw the draw and saw I was playing Jessie, I knew it would be really tough,” Birrell said of her top-ranked opponent. “My goal was to just win one game and slowly gain some confidence.”

The rest of the WTA’s Top 10 escaped unscathed, as clay-court titans No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, No. 3 Iga Świątek, and reigning champion No. 4 Coco Gauff cruised through their openers despite a record heat wave at Roland Garros.

“I’m from Florida, so this is nothing — shoutout Delray Beach,” Gauff joked after handling Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-0. “I felt more bad for the fans… I’m glad I was able to keep it short.”

Fan favorite No. 16 Naomi Osaka also made a splash, securing Tuesday’s first-round win over Laura Siegemund in an Eiffel Tower-inspired sparkly gold Nike tennis dress.

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World No. 16 Naomi Osaka delivered another iconic Grand Slam entrance Tuesday, wearing a shimmering gold sequined dress underneath a dramatic black corset to kick off her 2026 French Open campaign.

The 28-year-old arrived on Court Suzanne Lenglen in a custom Kevin Germanier-designed black gown, subsequently revealing the glittering Nike tennis dress as she took the court. Osaka later said the outfit reminded her of "the Eiffel Tower at night."

Tennis fans witnessed Osaka dominate Laura Siegemund 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) to advance to the second round. During the match, the four-time Grand Slam champion joked she worried the umpire would kick her off court due to the reflections bouncing off her dress beneath the notoriously hot Paris sun.

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka later praised Osaka's fashion.

"I love that she is expressing herself and feels confident," she said. "That's the beauty of the fashion world."

Naomi Osaka Faces Donna Vekić in 2026 French Open 2nd Round

Since returning to tennis following her daughter Shai's 2023 birth, the former No. 1 has re-established herself in the WTA's Top 20 ranking.

Osaka next faces Croatia's Donna Vekić in Thursday's Roland Garros second round, live on HBO Max.

World No. 4 Coco Gauff is back on clay, defending her French Open crown on Sunday as the annual Grand Slam kicks off with an unpredictable main draw.

No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, No. 2 Elena Rybakina, and No. 3 Iga Świątek headline the French Open field. However, players outside the WTA’s Top 5 won the last two tune-up tournaments — showcasing the tour’s depth.

“I realize that the defending means nothing ⁠in a way,” Gauff said this week. “Each year is a new opportunity and new chance for anyone to win.”

Players are making their voices heard by keeping quiet this year, as top stars launch a media protest intended to highlight revenue sharing concerns at Roland Garros.

Players will limit their media availability to 15 minutes, calling attention to the French Open’s 15% revenue share model. That's significantly below the 22% combined WTA and ATP tournament standard.

"With estimated revenues of over 400 million Euros for this year's tournament, prize money as a percentage of revenue will likely still be less than 15%, far short of the 22% that players have requested to bring the Grand Slams into line with the ATP and WTA Combined 1000 events," the players said in a statement.

Where to Watch the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros

The French Open begins on Sunday at 5 AM ET, live on TNT.

The world's top tennis stars are scaling back their Roland Garros press appearances at the 2026 French Open to protest tournament revenue distribution.

Instead of initiating a full boycott at Roland Garros, players on the men's and women's sides plan to restrict their media availability starting with Friday's pre-tournament press conferences.

Leading athletes — including world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and top-ranked US star Coco Gauff — previously raised the prospect of a Grand Slam boycott while competing at the 2026 Italian Open. Locker room discussions have now shifted toward a strategic "work-to-rule" media protest instead.

Participants plan to limit their pre-tournament press interactions to exactly 15 minutes, a timeframe symbolizing the estimated 15% of total tournament revenue that Grand Slams allocate to the prize money pool.

Furthermore, players plan to bypass extra interviews with primary tournament broadcasters at Roland Garros, fulfilling only mandatory on-court flash interviews to avoid financial penalties.

How Prize Money Concerns Sparked a French Open Media Boycott

The underlying conflict of this latest French Open protest centers on shifting revenue percentages.

Organizers boosted the total 2026 Roland Garros prize pot by 9.5% to €61.7 million. However, players point out that overall tournament revenues rose at a much faster rate.

While French Open revenue grew by 14% to €395 million last year, prize money only increased by 5.4% — and the players' share actually dropped to 14.3%.

Now, a player coalition is demanding a 22% share to match the standards of combined ATP and WTA 1000 events. They're also fighting for long-term health benefits and pensions.

Stars like Coco Gauff have explained the bigger prize purse is meant to benefit everyone, especially lower-seeded athletes who are required to pay for travel expenses and the teams' salaries.

"When you look at ⁠the [players ranked] 50 to 100, 50 to 200, how much money each Slam makes, it's kind of unfortunate," Gauff said. "[Many of] the 200 best tennis players are living paycheck to paycheck."

The French Tennis Federation expressed regret over the protest, but scheduled talks with player representatives to address the ongoing dispute as the Roland Garros tournament forges on.

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams is returning to clay for the French Open in 2026. Williams, 45, officially entered the women’s doubles draw alongside fellow US star Hailey Baptiste.

The pair secured direct entry into the tournament based on their combined rankings, marking Williams's first appearance at the Paris Grand Slam in five years.

The return to the red clay is a major milestone for Williams, who last competed at Roland Garros in 2021. She's been active throughout the WTA season, making history as the oldest women's tennis player to compete in an Australian Open singles match earlier this year.

Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste Reunite for 2026 French Open

The 2026 French Open campaign features a generational pairing between the veteran Williams and the 24-year-old Baptiste. The duo is familiar with one another’s game, after previously partnering at the 2025 DC Open.

Williams, a two-time Roland Garros doubles champion (1999, 2010), brings decades of tactical experience to the partnership. She played her first match at the tournament 29 years ago.

Her 2026 WTA appearance cements an unprecedented level of longevity in professional tennis. Fans are eager to see if her veteran savvy — combined with Baptiste’s recent strong form on clay — can spark a successful doubles run.

Venus Williams Joins TNT Sports as French Open Commentator

Beyond the baseline, Williams will maintain high-profile visibility throughout the tournament.

She is slated to contribute expert commentary for TNT Sports when not on the court. This marks the second consecutive year Williams will be balancing competitive matches with broadcasting.

The French Open is boosting prize money by 9.5% ahead of the 2026 tournament, with the total pool now reaching €61.7 million ($72 million USD) — up €5.3 million from last year.

Both men's and women's singles champions will take home €2.8 million, a 9.8% increase over 2025. Roland Garros provides equal pay across all competitions, with runners-up earning €1.4 million while semifinalists walk with €750,000 each.

The largest increases target early-round exits, as qualifying round ousters see nearly 13% more French Open prize money while first-rounders see a 11.5% increase.

The percentage nearly doubles last year's tournament. However, it falls short of other Grand Slams, after the US Open boosted prize money by 20% last year while the Australian Open increased its pool by nearly 16%.

World No. 5 Jessica Pegula has led the player-run campaign for improved Grand Slam paydays.

"What we're looking for is how we help the ecosystem of the sport and maybe that's spreading it out in the lower rounds a little bit more evenly," Pegula told BBC Sport.

Coco Gauff won the 2025 French Open, earning €2.55 million after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final. The defending champion begins her title defense when the tournament kicks off on May 24th.

In other news, Roland Garros has moved to allow approved fitness trackers for the first time. Now players can wear devices that monitor sleep, strain, stress, and heart rate.

Line judges will also remain at the French Open for another year, despite the Tour's other three Grand Slams introducing electronic line calling. In his decision, French Tennis Federation president Gilles Moretton cited a 10% margin of error in the technology.