Coco Gauff’s French Open title defense ends in the third round after loss to Anastasia Potapova.
Coco Gauff's attempt to defend her French Open title has come to an end in the third round. She was defeated by Anastasia Potapova in a closely contested match. This loss marks a significant moment in Gauff's career as she was the reigning champion.
- ▪Coco Gauff lost to Anastasia Potapova in the third round of the French Open.
- ▪This match concluded Gauff's title defense at the tournament.
- ▪Gauff was the reigning champion prior to this defeat.
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