French Open 2026 live updates: Day 7 latest with Gauff eliminated, Auger-Aliassime and Tiafoe in action
French Open 2026 live Updated French Open 2026 live updates: Day 7 latest with Gauff eliminated, Auger-Aliassime and Tiafoe in action French Open — Day 7 latest The French Open continues today, as the third round of the singles championships roll on at Roland Garros. The women's singles draw saw a big upset on Day 7, with defending champion Coco Gauff (4) losing in three sets to Anastasia Potapova 4-6, 7-6(1), 6-4. It is the earliest loss by a reigning women’s singles champion at Roland Garros since 2022. Amanda Anisimova (6) also was upset in a third-set tiebreak to Diane Parry. It is Parry's first fourth-round singles appearance at a Slam. Naomi Osaka (16) prevailed in three sets over Iva Jovic (17) to advance to the fourth round at Roland Garros for the first time in her career. Osaka will face world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round, after she dominated Daria Kasatkina in straight sets 6-0, 7-5. Félix Auger-Aliassime (4) and Frances Tiafoe (19) are in action now. - Watch: TNT, HBO Max (UK, U.S.) - Share your thoughts: live@theathletic.com Tiafoe wins tiebreak, forces fourth set Faria 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-7(4), *0-0 Tiafoe Frances Tiafoe has set point but smacks a forehand long in the tiebreak. 6-4. He prevails on the next point though as we head to the fourth set on Suzanne Lenglen. Big moments for Auger-Aliassime, Tiafoe The action is really picking up now as Felix Auger-Aliassime is attempting to stay in the third set while Frances Tiafoe is looking to win a tiebreak to extend his match. Here's where both matches stand: - Auger-Aliassime 5-7, 6-1, 4-5* Nakashima - Faria 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-6* Tiafoe Auger-Aliassime battling back Auger-Aliassime 5-7, 6-1, *3-4 Nakashima The ebbs and flows here at Roland Garros can be quite drastic at times. Auger-Aliassime appeared to be in serious danger here in the third, dropping three of four games, yet all of a sudden he's serving to even the set at four games apiece. It's been a wild week of tennis and there's still so much to be seen, even today. Nakashima bounces back Auger-Aliassime 5-7, 6-1, 1-3* Nakashima That's a big-time response from Brandon Nakashima after struggling in the second set, taking three of the first four games in the third set to apply serious pressure to Felix Auger-Aliassime. Nakashima is serving to take serious control of this frame now. Two matches remaining Here are the final two matches going on at Roland Garros, both on the men's side of the bracket: - Auger-Aliassime 5-7, 6-1, 1-1* Nakashima - Faria 6-4, 7-6(2), 2-2* Tiafoe Nakashima has found his footing a bit after a dominant second set from Auger-Aliassime while Tiafoe is battling not to get eliminated by Faria in straight sets. Auger-Aliassime controls second set Auger-Aliassime 5-7, 6-1, 0-0* Nakashima He dropped a game along the way but Felix Auger-Aliassime displayed command and control in that set. It will be worth monitoring how Brandon Nakashima responds to that kind of dominance from his opponent. Auger-Aliassime dominating second set Auger-Aliassime 5-7, 5-0* Nakashima Felix Auger-Aliassime did not seem to like dropping that first set and has come out FIRING in this second set, swiftly swiping the first five games. Brandon Nakashima is serving to stay in the set. Faria takes second set Faria 6-4, 7-6(2), 0-0* Tiafoe Frances Tiafoe went from serving for the second set to down two sets rather quickly there, getting blitzed by Jaime Faria in the tiebreak. The American has dug himself quite the hole. Nakashima takes first set Auger-Aliassime 5-7, 1-0* Nakashima In other important news, Felix Auger-Aliassime has dropped the first set to Brandon Nakashima after the American got a huge break in the penultimate game. It's early still but this has the feel of a long match. Game, set, match: Keys outlasts Mboko Keys 6-3, 5-7, 7-5 Mboko Madison Keys had control of this match in the second set but she let up and Victoria Mboko made a huge push. This time, the American seals the deal. On triple match point, she forces Mboko into a difficult position and all she can do is flare a backhand into the net. This contest lived up to the billing and Keys advances in the end. Three important, competitive matches Three important matches are unfolding around the grounds so let's recap them all quickly: - Keys 6-3, 5-7, *5-5 Mboko - Faria 6-4, 4-5* Tiafoe - Auger-Aliassime 5-6* Nakashima All three matches remain uber competitive, with Keys vs. Mboko the closest to a conclusion. Nakashima has also just broken Auger-Aliassime and is serving for the first set. This is fun. Big moment in Auger-Aliassime vs. Nakashima Auger-Aliassime 5-4* Nakashima No breaks yet, just quality tennis as Felix Auger-Aliassime and Brandon Nakashima battle it out on Philippe-Chatrier. That said, Nakashima is serving to stay in the set. Quick update around Roland Garros Here are the main matches to keep an eye on as this afternoon slate rolls on - Keys 6-3, 5-7, 2-1* Mboko - Faria 6-4, *1-1 Tiafoe - Auger-Aliassime 3-2* Nakashima Stay tuned for the latest updates across all three matches and more! Faria takes first set from Tiafoe Faria 6-4, *0-0 Tiafoe Propelled by two breaks, Jaime Faria takes the first set against American Frances Tiafoe on Suzanne Lenglen. The Portuguese national will open serve in the second set too. Mboko forces third set Keys 6-3, 5-7, *0-0 Mboko What a run there my Victoria Mboko, rattling off three straight games to push Madison Keys to a third set. If there's one thing that's clear now about the 2026 French Open, there are NO easy matches. Mboko serving to stay in match Keys 6-3, 5-4* Mboko Victoria Mboko has found momentum in this second set but she's still in a dangerous spot, serving to stay in the set and match against Madison Keys. Game, set, match: Cerundolo wins marathon match Cerundolo 6-4, 6-7(7), 7-6(4), 6-7(4), 7-6(8) Landaluce What. A. Match. Juan Manuel Cerundolo has outlasted Martin Landaluce in five sets, including four tiebreaks, in the third-longest match in French Open history. After beating Jannik Sinner two days ago, Cerundolo is through to the fourth round after winning today's match which lasted five hours and 58 minutes. Keys battling Mboko Keys 6-3, 3-0* Mboko Elsewhere at Roland Garros, another match between two talented women continues with Madison Keys facing Victoria Mboko. Thus far the higher-seeded keys has been in control, taking all three games in this second set now. Game, set, match: Potapova eliminates Gauff Potapova 4-6, 7-6(1), 6-4 Gauff Match point for Anastasia Potapova after she smacks a backhand winner. She's done it! Coco Gauff wildly mishits a forehand and immediately puts her head down. Potapova falls to the clay in excitement. What a match that was. ANOTHER UPSET!
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