For the first time in a decade, Roland Garros will crown new champions in both the men's and women's singles draws. A series of upsets, including the early exits of reigning champion Coco Gauff and four-time winner Iga Swiatek, has opened up the field, according to a report from ausopen.com.
Who is left in the women's draw?
Only three Grand Slam winners remain in the women's singles tournament. The remaining major champions are Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, and Madison Keys. On the men's side, a first-time Grand Slam champion is guaranteed to be crowned in Paris, a circumstance not seen since Rafael Nadal won his first title there in 2005.
How are the younger players performing?
Nineteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva has advanced to her third consecutive quarterfinal at Roland Garros. She secured her spot with a straight-sets victory over Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann. According to ausopen.com, this makes her the youngest woman to achieve the feat since Martina Hingis in 1999, highlighting her consistency at a young age.
What is behind Andreeva's success?
The world No. 8 attributes her recent form to improved mental and physical strength. Andreeva stated that she feels more prepared for unexpected situations on court and has a clearer plan for when a match is not going her way. She is one of only three top-10 players remaining in the draw.
The significant number of upsets at a Grand Slam event creates major opportunities for rising players to gain ranking points and experience. In the men's draw, fellow teenagers Joao Fonseca and Rafael Jodar are also making deep runs, further signalling a potential shift in the tour's hierarchy.
Sources
- ausopen.com: Andreeva, Fonseca, Jodar: The teen trio shaking up Roland Garros. Jackson Mansell, 2026-06-01.
Reported from public sources.