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Coco Gauff loses to Potapova at French Open
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The French Open has produced another upset. American star Coco Gauff, the No. 4 seed and the defending champion, lost to Anastasia Potapova, the No. 28 seed, in the third round at Roland-Garros on Saturday.
Complete results and updated schedules for men's and women's singles at the 2026 French Open after third round action at Roland Garros.
It was a tough day at the office on Saturday for reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff, as the world No. 4 was stunned in the third round at Roland Garros by 28th-seeded Anastasia Potapova, who triumphed 4-6, 7-6 (7), 6-4 on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka on Saturday set up a blockbuster last-16 meeting at the French Open, while defending champion Coco Gauff seeks to join them in the second week.
Coco Gauff’s former coach, Brad Gilbert, was surprised to see chair umpire Aurelie Tourte possibly give World No. 1 Jannik Sinner preferential treatment during his unexpected second-round loss at the French Open on Thursday.