French Open 2026: 4 WTA Grand Slam champions ousted on Day 1
On the opening day of the 2026 French Open, four WTA Grand Slam champions were eliminated. Sofia Kenin, Barbora Krejcikova, Emma Raducanu, and Sloane Stephens all faced defeats on the clay surface. The losses were particularly challenging for Raducanu, who has been recovering from a viral illness.
- ▪Sofia Kenin lost to Peyton Stearns with a score of 6-3, 6-3.
- ▪Barbora Krejcikova, the 2021 French Open champion, was defeated by Hailey Baptiste after winning the first set.
- ▪Emma Raducanu has struggled with health issues this spring, impacting her performance on clay.
- ▪Sloane Stephens, a 2017 US Open champion, also faced a disappointing loss despite a strong qualifying run.
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