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Coco Gauff’s quest for a second consecutive French Open title came to a stunning end as she was upset by No. 28 seed Anastasia Potapova in a dramatic three-set battle.
Gauff started strong, taking the first set 6-4 with her trademark aggressive play and court coverage. However, momentum shifted in the second set as Potapova rallied, edging out a tense tiebreak 7-6 (1) to even the match. In the deciding set, both players traded powerful shots, but ultimately Gauff was unable to fend off elimination, succumbing to a backhand winner from Potapova that sealed the upset.
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As the final point landed, Potapova dropped to her knees in disbelief and joy, her emotional celebration underlining the weight of the upset.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2026 French Open: Coco Gauff upset in third round at Roland-Garros
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