Holder Gauff beaten by Potapova; Sabalenka solid at French Open

Defending French Open champion Coco Gauff was eliminated in the fourth round on May 31, 2026, losing to Anastasia Potapova 4-6, 7-6(1), 6-4. World number one Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round by defeating Daria Kasatkina. Gauff's exit came amid a turbulent stretch at Roland Garros that also saw men's contenders Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic crash out, leaving Sabalenka and four-time champion Iga Swiatek as the top women's title favourites.