Anastasia Potapova produced one of the biggest shocks of the tournament by defeating defending champion Coco Gauff in a thrilling three-set encounter at Roland-Garros.
Potapova battled back after dropping the opening set to secure a hard-fought 4-6, 7-6(1), 6-4 victory and advance to the next round. The Russian displayed remarkable composure and resilience, overcoming Gauff’s strong start to turn the match in her favor.
Gauff, who entered the tournament as the reigning champion and one of the favorites for the title, struggled to maintain momentum after losing a tightly contested second-set tiebreak. Potapova capitalized on the shift in momentum and sealed the upset with an impressive performance in the deciding set.
The result marks one of the standout surprises of this year’s Roland-Garros and highlights Potapova’s growing presence on the WTA Tour as she continues her quest for a deep run in Paris.
