Coco Gauff's French Open title defense ended in a third-round loss to Anastasia Potapova, who won 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4. Gauff struggled to capitalize on key moments, while Potapova secured a surprise but deserved victory. Meanwhile, the men's draw saw significant upsets, ensuring a new Grand Slam champion.
Defending French Open champion Coco Gauff loses in the third round to Austria's Anastasia Potapova, 4-6, 7-6 (7-1), 6-4, marking a significant upset in the tournament.
The Russian player is now set to play in the final against the winner of the other semifinals match between Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk and Anastasia Potapova from Austria
Anastasia Potapova experiences an "explosion of emotions", as her remarkable run in Madrid continues at the prestigious tournament.
Anastasia Potapova has become the first lucky loser to reach a WTA 1000 semi-final at the Madrid Open after defeating former world number one Karolina Pliskova 6-1 6-7 (7-4) 6-3. The 25-year-old Russian-born Austrian lost in qualifying but entered the main draw as a replacement and has now beaten Jelena Ostapenko and Elena Rybakina en route to the last four. Meanwhile, world number one Jannik Sinner beat home favourite Rafael Jodar 6-2 7-6 (7-0) to reach his first Madrid semi-final, extending his winning streak to 21 matches.
Jannik Sinner defeated 19-year-old Spanish qualifier Rafael Jodar 6-2, 7-6(0) at the Madrid Open to become the first player to reach semi-finals at all nine Masters 1000 tournaments. The world No. 1 extended his winning streak to 21 matches despite a stern test from the home favourite. Meanwhile, lucky loser Anastasia Potapova became the first Austrian player to reach a WTA 1000 semi-final, defeating former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-3.
