Defending champion Coco Gauff ousted in French Open third round
Coco Gauff's defense of her French Open title ended in the third round after losing to Anastasia Potapova. Gauff, who was ranked fourth, lost the match with scores of 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4. Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka advanced to the round of 16 after a hard-fought victory in her 100th Grand Slam match.
- ▪Coco Gauff was defeated by Anastasia Potapova in the third round of the French Open.
- ▪Gauff's loss ended her title defense after winning the tournament the previous year.
- ▪Naomi Osaka won her 100th Grand Slam match, setting up a meeting with top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka.
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Open this photo in gallery:Coco Gauff of the U.S. leaves the court at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Saturday.Christophe Ena/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountCoco Gauff finally met a player in Paris who could match her court coverage in long baseline rallies.Anastasia Potapova ended Gauff’s French Open title defence in the third round with a 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4 victory over the American on Saturday.The match was played before mostly empty stands inside Court Philippe-Chatrier as French fans stayed away to watch the Champions League soccer final.Gauff’s second Grand Slam title came with a victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the final at Roland Garros a year ago.The 30th-ranked Potapova, who was born in…
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