Welcome to Day Seven of Roland Garros 2026
Bonjour et bienvenue au jour sept de notre couverture de Roland Garros 2026!
Following Novak Djokovic’s exit in what was arguably the match of the tournament against 19-year-old Brazilian prodigy João Fonseca last night, the path to a first-time Grand Slam champion has become more open than ever. With Djokovic out, the remaining men’s draw is wide open, guaranteeing a new Grand Slam winner by next Sunday.
Men’s Draw: Top Half Action
Today, players in the top half of the men’s draw have the opportunity to assert their credentials. The section has been notably disrupted by the absence of Jannik Sinner, who was defeated recently, as well as the earlier exits of Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, and Alexander Bublik. Consequently, the highest-ranked male player competing today is Félix Auger-Aliassime, the fourth seed, who is scheduled to play later tonight.
This situation allows Juan Manuel Cerundolo, who defeated Sinner, to enjoy another day in the spotlight, alongside his brother Francisco Cerundolo. However, the biggest excitement surrounds 17-year-old local favorite Moise Kouame, who is expected to energize the Roland Garros crowd when he faces Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo.
Other notable men’s matches include the 10th seed Flavio Cobolli taking on rising American Learner Tien, which promises to be an intriguing contest. Additionally, Frances Tiafoe and the resurgent Matteo Berrettini will also be competing in third-round matches today.
Women’s Draw: Star-Studded Lineup
The leading names on court today are predominantly from the women’s draw, which remains packed with current and former Grand Slam champions. Coco Gauff, the defending champion, will face former semi-finalist Daria Kasatkina. Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys are also in action, each hoping to avoid an early exit similar to Djokovic’s. Osaka will play against the highly talented teenager Iva Jovic, while Keys faces another promising young player, Victoria Mboko. Amanda Anisimova is also scheduled to compete today.
L’action commence: 11h à Paris/10am BST. Allons-y!
