Anastasia Potapova eliminated defending champion Coco Gauff on Saturday at Roland-Garros 2026, defeating the two-time major winner 4-6, 7-6(1), 6-4 on Court Chatrier. The No. 28 seed's upset marked the day's biggest shock as Potapova continued a strong clay-court run through the tournament.
Who else advanced from Saturday's matches?
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka both won their fourth-round contests. Sabalenka dispatched Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 7-5, while Osaka outlasted American teenager Iva Jovic 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-4 in a three-set battle that showcased the veteran's experience against rising talent.
No. 6 seed Amanda Anisimova fell to Diane Parry 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(10-3) on the main court, while Madison Keys advanced past No. 9 seed Victoria Mboko 7-5 in the third set. Italian players dominated the men's draw: Matteo Berrettini survived a five-hour 13-minute marathon against Argentina's Francisco Comesana, winning the deciding tiebreak 15-13 after saving two match points. Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Arnaldi also progressed, with Arnaldi edging Belgium's Raphael Collignon 10-4 in a final-set tiebreak.
What does this mean for the quarterfinals?
Sabalenka and Osaka will meet in the top half, eliminating the possibility of a Sabalenka-Gauff semifinal. The matchup between the world No. 1 and Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, sets up one of the tournament's most intriguing remaining contests as both players look to reach the final four.
Sources
- Roland-Garros: Roland-Garros wrap - Sat May 30. Lee Goodall, Roland-Garros official site, 2026-05-31.
Reported from public sources.