Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleShrivathsa SridharSaturday 30 May 2026 20:33 BSTMoment: Defending champion Gauff exits French Open after third round loss to PotapovaDefending champion Coco Gauff was knocked out of the French Open by Anastasia Potapova in a three-set match.Potapova secured a 4-6 7-6(1) 6-4 victory over the American player at Roland Garros on Saturday.The match saw Potapova's powerful baseline hitting challenge Gauff, whose serve was described as inconsistent.After trading breaks in a breathless decider, Potapova took control to seal her place in the next round.Potapova will now face 22nd seed Anna Kalinskaya in the fourth round of the tournament.In fullDefending champion Coco Gauff suffers shock French Open exit at hands of Anastasia PotapovaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in