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French Open Shocker: Top Seeds Fall!
2 Jun
Summary
- Top seeds Sinner and Djokovic are out of the French Open.
- Zverev is the new men's favorite, Sabalenka leads women's.
- Fonseca emerges as a surprise contender after beating Djokovic.
The 2026 French Open is experiencing significant upheaval, particularly in the men's singles draw. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner was unexpectedly defeated in the second round, followed by Novak Djokovic's exit after a five-set loss in his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title.
These upsets have reshaped the tournament, elevating Alexander Zverev to clear favorite status in the men's competition. On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka remains the dominant favorite to claim the title, having navigated her quarter of the bracket effectively.
Emerging from the unexpected results, Juan Manuel Fonseca has captured attention with his impressive run. Having defeated Djokovic, Fonseca now faces Jakub Mensik in the quarterfinals, presenting a compelling narrative as a dark horse contender in Paris.
