Florida native Coco Gauff didn’t have any trouble beating the Paris heat for her second straight match at the 2026 French Open. Now the reigning champion is one step closer to winning her third grand slam title.
The 22-year-old from Delray Beach outlasted Mayar Sherif in what was a wild day at Roland Garros. With No. 2 Elena Rybakina already out in the women’s draw, men’s No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 5 Ben Shelton both went down Thursday with temperatures in the 90s. A fan at the Gauff-Sherif match required medical attention, stopping play for about 5 minutes in what was already a 15-minute-long game.
At No. 4 in the WTA rankings, Gauff remains on track to face rival Aryna Sabalenka in a potential semifinal. Her serve was much stronger against Sherif than it was in her first-round win over Taylor Townsend, though she did hit eight more unforced errors. Next up is 30th-ranked Anastasia Potapova, who dropped her first set against Katie Boulter before storming back for a 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 victory.
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Here’s what to know about Gauff’s next match, including how to watch on TV and streaming.
Is Coco Gauff playing today?
No. Coco Gauff will play her third-round French Open match Saturday, May 30. She is slated to play Anastasia Potapova of Austria.
When does Coco Gauff play next at French Open?
The start time for Gauff’s third-round match is 10 a.m. Eastern May 30. Matches start at 5 a.m., and Gauff’s is the third match of the day scheduled on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The 10 a.m. start time assumes there are no delays or lengthy matches before her at Roland Garros.
Where to watch French Open
Coco Gauff vs. Anastasia Potapova will be broadcast along with dozens of other French Open matches throughout the day on TNT and truTV. Streaming options include Sling, which includes a one-day pass for $4.99.
Who is Coco Gauff playing next in French Open?
Gauff’s third-round opponent is 25-year-old Anastasia Potapova, ranked No. 30 in the world. Born in Russia but a citizen of Austria, Potapova is a three-time winner on the WTA Tour with her most recent title coming at the 2025 Transylvania Open in Romania, a WTA 250 event (three stages below a grand slam). Her highest career WTA ranking is 21st, achieved in 2023. She’s been on a good stretch during clay-court season, reaching the final at Linz before upsetting No. 2 Elena Rybikina en route to a semifinal appearance in Madrid.
At the 2024 French Open, Potapova had her best showing at a grand slam, reaching the fourth round. She and Gauff have split their four previous meetings, with Potapova winning their last two matches at Miami and Stuttgart in 2023. Gauff opened her run at the 2019 U.S. Open by beating Potapova as a 15-year-old.
Coco Gauff French Open schedule
French Open draw, results
If the higher-seeded player wins each match going forward, here’s a look at Coco Gauff’s path to the French Open final, along with their WTA ranking.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: When is Coco Gauff’s next match? See updated 2026 French Open schedule
Reporting by Dan Rorabaugh, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Palm Beach Post
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