Champion Coco Gauff out of French Open but Cerúndolo marches on
Coco Gauff was unexpectedly eliminated from the French Open in the third round by Anastasia Potapova. Gauff, the fourth seed, struggled to capitalize on key opportunities during the match, ultimately losing 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4. Meanwhile, Juan Martin Cerúndolo advanced after a grueling five-set match against Martin Landaluce, marking a significant moment in the tournament.
- ▪Coco Gauff lost to Anastasia Potapova in the third round of the French Open.
- ▪Gauff led in the final set but failed to secure crucial points, resulting in her defeat.
- ▪Juan Martin Cerúndolo won a marathon match against Martin Landaluce, lasting nearly six hours.
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Coco Gauff suffered a surprise defeat in the third round of the French Open on Saturday. Photograph: Robert Prange/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenCoco Gauff suffered a surprise defeat in the third round of the French Open on Saturday. Photograph: Robert Prange/Getty ImagesFrench Open 2026Champion Coco Gauff out of French Open but Cerúndolo marches onNo 28 seed Potapova stuns Gauff with 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4 winSinner’s conqueror beats Landaluce in six-hour epicTumaini Carayol at Roland GarrosSat 30 May 2026 16.40 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 17.20 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCoco Gauff rued an inability to take her opportunities under pressure as her reign at Roland Garros ended in a shock third-round loss at the hands of a stellar Anastasia Potapova, who recovered from a…
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