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Potapova Upsets Gauff to Reach French Open Fourth Round

Potapova credits a recent switch to representing Austria along with team and mindset changes for her surge on clay.

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Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2026 Austria's Anastasia Potapova in action during her third round match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2026 Austria's Anastasia Potapova reacts during her third round match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Overview

  • Potapova beat defending champion Coco Gauff 4-6, 7-6(1), 6-4 to end Gauff’s title defence and move into the fourth round at Roland Garros.
  • The match turned at 4-5 in the deciding set when Gauff was broken from 30-0, a moment Gauff later said showed she failed to finish points in key moments.
  • Potapova said changing nationality to Austria after gaining citizenship in December has left her feeling freer and gave her extra confidence on court.
  • Her current clay form follows a surprise run in Madrid where she became the first lucky loser to reach a WTA 1000 semi and beat top players such as Pliskova, Ostapenko and Rybakina.
  • Potapova now has multiple top-10 wins this season and her rise is reshaping an open French Open draw while prompting questions about how Gauff will correct late-match lapses.