No previous French Open champions remain after Swiatek's exit
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Iga Swiatek's defeat to Marta Kostyuk in the fourth round of the French Open eliminates the last remaining former champion in the women's draw. Following this outcome, the tournament is guaranteed to have new champions in both the men’s and women’s singles. The withdrawal of top contenders, including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, in the men's draw has opened the field significantly. Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka are among the favorites moving forward. The new dynamic sets the stage for potential first-time Grand Slam winners in Paris as the tournament progresses into the later rounds.
- •Swiatek lost to Kostyuk on her 25th birthday.
- •Kostyuk has won all 16 of her clay matches this season.
- •Sabalenka aims for her first major title amid an open draw.
- •Matteo Berrettini is the lowest-ranked male player remaining.
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — No previous French Open champions left - who will seize chance?
- 9:52 PMBBC Sport — No previous French Open champions left - who will seize chance?
"With Iga Swiatek's early French Open exit meaning new men's and women's champions will be crowned, BBC Sport analyses how the draws have been blown open.
"With Iga Swiatek's early French Open exit meaning new men's and women's champions will be crowned, BBC Sport analyses how the draws have been blown open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 10:02 PMNo previous French Open champions left - who will seize chance?
With Iga Swiatek's early French Open exit meaning new men's and women's champions will be crowned, BBC Sport analyses how the draws have been blown open.
- BBC SportMay 31, 2026, 9:52 PMNo previous French Open champions left - who will seize chance?
With Iga Swiatek's early French Open exit meaning new men's and women's champions will be crowned, BBC Sport analyses how the draws have been blown open.
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