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.
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.
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Five unseeded players have drawn attention ahead of the French Open at Roland Garros. Each enters the tournament with recent strong performances on clay and personal milestones at stake.
A full men’s singles bracket for the French Open briefly surfaced on the ATP website on Wednesday, leaving fans surprised ahead of the official ceremony. The 128-player draw showed qualifiers already placed and seeding numbers that exceeded standard Grand Slam limits. Organizers have scheduled the formal reveal for Thursday at Roland Garros.
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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.
Emma Navarro, Iva Jovic, and Ann Li, three prominent American players, suffered unexpected second-round defeats on February 26, 2026, in the lead-up to the Sunshine Swing. These upsets occurred at the WTA 500 Merida Open Akron in Mexico and the WTA 250 ATX Open in Austin, Texas. The losses highlight challenges for the Americans ahead of major tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami.
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The Miami Open is grappling with multiple high-profile withdrawals ahead of its main-draw start on March 17 at Hard Rock Stadium. Novak Djokovic pulled out due to a right shoulder injury, while players like Barbora Krejcikova and Holger Rune also opted out. Replacements have reshaped the field amid concerns over the tennis schedule.