Roland-Garros 2026 Midweek Recap: Sinner, Djokovic, Kostyuk and a Wide-Open Draw

While the automated blog schedule was down, Roland-Garros produced several draw-shaping moments. This catch-up covers the key stories from May 27 to May 31, 2026.

Sinner’s loss opened the men’s draw

Jannik Sinner fell to Juan Manuel Cerundolo 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 on May 28, turning a near-finished match into one of the tournament’s defining upsets.

Fonseca beat Djokovic and changed the story

Joao Fonseca came from two sets down to defeat Novak Djokovic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5. With Sinner and Djokovic out, the men’s draw became unusually open.

The women’s draw shifted too

Coco Gauff and Amanda Anisimova exited on May 30, then Marta Kostyuk defeated four-time champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 on May 31. Elina Svitolina also advanced, creating an all-Ukrainian quarterfinal against Kostyuk.

Why it matters for Baceline players

This stretch of Roland-Garros is a lesson in recovery, clay-court patience, and emotional reset. Those same habits matter in amateur matches. Find your next tournament on Baceline.