Several prominent players, including Grand Slam champions, were eliminated in the opening round of the French Open on May 25. The upsets marked one of the most dramatic starts to the tournament in recent years.
On the first day at Roland Garros, Sloane Stephens fell to Sara Bejlek 6-3, 6-2. Stephens, the 2018 runner-up, committed 40 unforced errors in the match. Bejlek, who also came through qualifying, won 59 percent of points played.
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Multiple players encountered challenges during the Italian Open in Rome.
The men's singles draw at Roland Garros has taken a dramatic turn after several top players exited early. Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are among those eliminated in the opening week.
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Sloane Stephens advanced to the third round of French Open qualifying with straight-set wins over Carol Lee and Lisa Pigato. Meanwhile, David Goffin, Bianca Andreescu and Karolina Pliskova all exited the qualifiers on May 20.
The 2026 French Open got underway at Roland-Garros on May 18 with new security protocols and the first permission for players to use connected devices in a Grand Slam event.
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The French Open 2026 draw was released on May 21, setting up challenging paths for defending champion Coco Gauff and top seed Aryna Sabalenka.
Iga Swiatek suffered a fourth-round defeat at the French Open to Marta Kostyuk, prompting former player Andy Roddick to express worries about her form. The loss marks her earliest exit at the tournament since 2019. Roddick highlighted her struggles in close matches during his Served Podcast appearance.
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Three Argentine tennis players secured victories in the first round of Roland Garros on Monday and advanced to the second stage of the tournament.