Coco Gauff upset in third round as French Open title defense falls short
Coco Gauff's attempt to defend her French Open title ended in the third round with a loss to Anastasia Potapova. The match concluded with scores of 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4, showcasing a competitive performance from both players. Gauff, ranked fourth, was unable to replicate her previous success from the prior year.
- ▪Coco Gauff lost to Anastasia Potapova in the third round of the French Open.
- ▪The match was played at Court Philippe-Chatrier in front of mostly empty stands.
- ▪Potapova improved her career record against Gauff to 3-2 with this victory.
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Tennis Coco Gauff upset in third round as French Open title defense falls short By Associated Press Published May 30, 2026, 2:50 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google PARIS — Coco Gauff’s French Open title defense ended in the third round after losing to Anastasia Potapova 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4 on Saturday. In the 30th-ranked Potapova, Gauff met an opponent who could match her court coverage in long baseline rallies. The match was played before mostly empty stands inside Court Philippe-Chatrier as French fans stayed away to watch the Champions League soccer final.
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