Upsets and Triumphs Shake French Open Drama | Sports-Games
Sabalenka earned her 100th win as world No. 1 while Gauff exited after Potapova targeted her serve in a three-set upset.
- On Saturday, defending champion Coco Gauff was dramatically dethroned at the French Open by Anastasia Potapova, losing 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 following recent exits by top seeds Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.
- Potapova controlled the match with powerful baseline hitting on Court Philippe Chatrier, targeting Gauff's wobbly serve and breaking to love in the opening game during the two hours and 37 minutes contest.
- World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 7-5 on Court Suzanne Lenglen to secure her 100th win as top-ranked player, joining Martina Navratilova and Serena Williams as WTA legends.
- Elsewhere on the claycourt Grand Slam, Matteo Berrettini and Juan Manuel Cerundolo secured grueling victories in matches lasting nearly six hours, while Diane Parry defeated sixth seed Amanda Anisimova to delight local fans.
- Gauff's premature exit positions Iga Swiatek and Sabalenka as top contenders for the Suzanne Lenglen Cup, while Potapova emerges as a dark horse after the upset victory.
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Gauff French Open title defence ends
Reigning champion Coco Gauff's French Open title defence came to an end in the third round on Saturday as top seed Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka both won to set up a blockbuster last-16 clash. Gauff went down 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to Austrian 28th seed Anastasia Potapova as the top seeds continued to fall right up to the close of a scorching opening week at Roland Garros. The 22-year-old fourth seed had been a break up in the deciding set before…
The victory over title defender Coco Gauff opens the chance for the quarter-finals at the French Open. And suddenly "Anna shouts louder.
Upsets and Triumphs Shake French Open Drama | Sports-Games
In a stunning turn of events at the French Open, defending champion Coco Gauff was ousted by Anastasia Potapova, as top players like Aryna Sabalenka advanced amid notable upsets. Sabalenka's victory marked her 100th top-ranked win, joining legendary tennis names. Meanwhile, intense matches showcased remarkable resilience across the board.
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