Coco Gauff, the defending champion at the French Open, was eliminated in the third round on May 30, 2026, losing to [opponent name] in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4. The match took place on Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland Garros in Paris.
Gauff, who won her first Grand Slam title at the 2023 US Open and her second at the 2024 French Open, was seeded No. 3 this year. She had advanced to the third round after defeating [previous opponent] in the second round.
This marks the earliest exit for a defending women's champion at Roland Garros since [year, if verified]. Gauff's loss opens up the top half of the draw for other contenders.
