French Open Day 7 Live: Anastasia Potapova Stuns Coco Gauff

The landscape of the tournament shifted dramatically following a series of high-stakes upsets, most notably the exit of world No. 4 and 2025 women’s singles champion Coco Gauff. In a grueling encounter on Court Philippe Chatrier, the fourth seed was ousted by 28th seed Anastasia Potapova in a match that swung violently in momentum.

The Fall of a Favorite

Anastasia Potapova secured a stunning 6-4, 7-6(1), 4-6 victory over Gauff. Despite Gauff winning the first set and fighting back from 5-2 down in the second, Potapova remained resilient through challenging heat to seal the win.

The significance of this result is immense, as Gauff’s departure likely emboldens her remaining rivals. Potapova, who declared for Austria last year, has positioned herself as a dangerous contender after digging out this impressive win.

Did You Know? 17-year-old Moise Kouame, hailing from Sarcelles in northern Paris, reached the third round after defeating Marin Cilic in the first round and Adolfo Daniel Vallejo in the second.

Men’s Singles: Resilience and Heartbreak

On Court Suzanne Lenglen, the journey of teenage sensation Moise Kouame came to an end. Alejandro Tabilo eventually prevailed 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6(9) in a match that pushed the young Frenchman to the limit.

Meanwhile, the injury-plagued Matteo Berrettini survived a marathon five-set battle against Francisco Comesana. Berrettini secured his place in the fourth round with a final score of 7-5, 5-7, 6-7, 6-4, 6-6(13), winning on his fifth match point.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the removal of a top-four seed like Gauff fundamentally alters the draw’s psychology. This creates a power vacuum that could allow lower-seeded players to advance with increased confidence.

Further Court Developments

The day saw several other decisive results across the grounds. Aryna Sabalenka delivered a dominant performance to defeat Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 7-5, while Naomi Osaka overcame Jovic 7-6, 6-7, 6-4.

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Other notable outcomes included Parry shocking Anisimova 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(10-3) and Kalinskaya ousting Osorio 6-3, 0-6, 6-2. Shnaider and Cobolli have successfully reached the fourth round.

In a surprising turn, Svajda shocked Francisco Cerundolo with a 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3 victory. Cerundolo had previously gained attention for his win against the world No. 1, but could not maintain that momentum in this encounter.

Looking Ahead

With major seeds now eliminated, the remaining players may face a more open path to the finals. Future matches could see further volatility as players battle both their opponents and the 30C heat.

The tournament may now see a surge in confidence from the mid-tier seeds who are likely to capitalize on the disrupted brackets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who defeated Coco Gauff?
Anastasia Potapova, the 28th seed, defeated Gauff with a score of 6-4, 7-6(1), 4-6.

What was the result of the Matteo Berrettini match?
Berrettini defeated Francisco Comesana 7-5, 5-7, 6-7, 6-4, 6-6(13) to reach the fourth round.

Which teenage player captured the crowd’s attention on Court Suzanne Lenglen?
17-year-old Moise Kouame, who reached the third round before losing to Alejandro Tabilo.

Which of today’s upsets do you believe will have the biggest impact on the final standings?