Potapova Ousts Defending Champion Gauff in 3rd Round
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Updated · Roland-Garros · May 30
Potapova Ousts Defending Champion Gauff in 3rd Round
12 articles · Updated · Roland-Garros · May 30
Coco Gauff addressed reporters after a third-round loss to Anastasia Potapova ended her title defense on Saturday.
The defeat knocked out the defending champion earlier than expected, making Potapova the player who halted Gauff's run in the tournament.
The post-match press conference marked Gauff's first public comments since the upset, shifting attention from her defense of the title to her early exit.
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