The top seeds are experiencing a disappointing run so far this year.
The French Open has witnessed a string of high-profile exits, with several top-seeded players already bowing out of contention. Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner, and Novak Djokovic were among those eliminated early creating an opportunity for other seeded players to surge forward.
Related ↗Red Bull's F1 engine performance leaves ADUO stunned.Elina Svitolina's chances of advancing may be dwindling, following her unexpected elimination on Tuesday, joining other top-10 seeds who have already fallen out of contention at Roland-Garros.
Seeded No. 7 Elina Svitolina's quarterfinal campaign came to an abrupt end at Roland-Garros, where she was defeated by Marta Kostyuk, ranked No. 15. Svitolina initially faltered in the first set, but managed a partial resurgence that ultimately stalled in the third set. Kostyuk secured victory with a score of 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 on Tuesday.
Read next ↗Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering triumphs in the women's Giro d'Italia, completing a rare feat.Kostyuk's emotional response to her victory was palpable as she momentarily struggled to compose herself on the court.
Kostyuk's emotional response lingered long after the contest concluded, evident in her visibly shaken state during post-match interview proceedings.
Kostyuk's history at the French Open is marred by underwhelming results prior to 2026. With a dismal 40 percent win rate, her performance at Roland-Garros has been her worst among all Grand Slam events. In six previous attempts, she was ousted in the first round four times, a concerning trend. Her most impressive showing came in 2021 when she advanced to the fourth round. Notably, Kostyuk had already eclipsed that achievement heading into Tuesday's match against Svitolina.
Kostyuk's victory sets her up for a thrilling showdown with No. 8 seed Mirra Andreeva on Thursday in the Roland-Garros semifinals.
In a surprising turn of events, Elina Svitolina's campaign at the Roland-Garros was cut short with her sixth quarterfinal loss at the French Open. Despite impressive showings, she has consistently fallen short of the final four.
The French Open's remaining top-10 seeds are now down to just two after Elina Svitolina's quarterfinal loss. Aryna Sabalenka is impressively cruising through the tournament, having yet to concede a single set in competition so far. Meanwhile, Andreeva has fared slightly less well, dropping only one set during her march towards the semifinals.


