Sam Querrey and John Isner critique quality of French Open matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The 2026 French Open continues to surprise as top seeds have exited early, leaving the tournament open for new winners. Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic were eliminated in the second and third rounds, respectively. Former players Sam Querrey and John Isner expressed disappointment in the recent match quality, stating that subsequent matches lacked excitement and drama. They cited the weather conditions as a contributing factor. The men's singles final will feature either Alexander Zverev or Flavio Cobolli, with Zverev seeking his first Grand Slam title after three previous final losses.
- •Sinner and Djokovic exited in the early rounds of the tournament.
- •Querrey criticized the excitement level of recent matches.
- •Isner noted poor weather impacted match quality.
- •Zverev or Cobolli will become the seventh player to win a major since 2005.
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Are we bored of Roland Garros? Sam Querrey and John Isner deliver brutal verdict
"Even by Grand Slam standards, the 2026 French Open has thrown up more than its fair share of surprises. From the early rounds through to the final stages, top seeds have fallen across both draws, leaving the tournaments wide open.
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