06/04/2026
BREAKING: Reigning Roland Garros champion Coco Gauff has been sensationally eliminated in the third round by No. 28 Anastasia Potapova in a heart-stopping match at Roland Garros. According to match reports, Gauff appeared to be in command after securing the first set, but the momentum shifted dramatically when Potapova fought back to win the second set, marking the first time the reigning champion dropped a set in this year's tournament. Despite trailing 3-1 in the decisive third set, Potapova mounted a courageous comeback, winning four of the final five games to seal a stunning 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 victory. Gauff, who had maintained a perfect 5-0 record in third-round matches at this Grand Slam, admitted she struggled to regain her composure during the match's most critical moments. This upset represents only the second time in her young career that Potapova has advanced to the fourth round of a major tournament. The shocking exit of the top-seeded champion continues a chaotic trend at this year's French Open, where nearly all top-ten seeds have been eliminated early, leaving the tennis world in total disbelief. 📌 See full story in the first comment 👇👇