Anastasia Potapova Upsets Defending Champion Coco Gauff in French Open Third Round

Coco Gauff lost to Anastasia Potapova 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4 in the third round of the French Open on May 30, 2026 at Roland-Garros. Gauff was the defending champion after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the 2025 final. Potapova, ranked 30th and representing Austria after being born in Russia, improved to a 3-2 head-to-head record against Gauff.

The match took place on Court Philippe-Chatrier before mostly empty stands as many French spectators watched the Champions League soccer final instead. Gauff covered 2,309 meters during the match while Potapova covered 2,090 meters. Gauff hit three double faults and 46 unforced errors.

Potapova hit eight double faults and 56 unforced errors. "She was able to finish the points and I wasn't," Gauff said after the match. " Gauff had reached the Italian Open final before losing to Elina Svitolina.

Potapova reached a final in Linz, Austria and the semifinals of the Madrid Open as a qualifier during the clay season. "I respect her so much. I've been fighting for the last point and here I am," Potapova said on May 30, 2026.

Naomi Osaka advanced to the fourth round after defeating American Iva Jovic, France 24 reported.