French Open 2026 Day Four Recap

Day 4 at Roland Garros delivered loads of drama, comeback tales, and one extremely anticipated third-round matchup.

Novak Djokovic was pushed by house favorite Valentin Royer however discovered a manner by way of, whereas 19-year-old Joao Fonseca produced an excellent fightback from two units down towards Dino Prizmic to arrange a conflict with the 24-time Grand Slam champion.

Elsewhere, Alexander Zverev seemed in nice type, Rafael Jodar continued his breakout run, and there have been two seeded upsets (Fokina & Humbert) alongside loads of bodily battles, together with Jakub Mensik’s heroic however cramp-ridden five-set victory over Navone.

Right here’s a take a look at the important thing matches from Day 4.

Day Three French Open 2026 Spherical of 64 Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Rating

Novak Djokovic (3)
Valentin Royer
6-3 6-2 6-7(7) 6-3

Karen Khachanov (13)
Marco Trungelliti
7-6(5) 5-7 6-1 7-6(4)

Casper Ruud (15)
Hamad Medjedovic
6-3 6-2 6-4

Andrey Rublev (11)
Camilo Ugo Carabelli
6-1 1-6 6-3 7-6(5)

Jesper De Jong (LL)
Federico Cina (Q)
6-3 6-1 6-3

Jakub Mensik (26)
Mariano Navone
6-3 2-6 6-4 1-6 7-6(11)

Rafael Jodar (27)
James Duckworth
6-1 6-7(5) 6-4 7-5

Tommy Paul (24)
Lorenzo Sonego
6-3 6-2 6-4

Quentin Halys
Ugo Humbert (32)
6-4 7-6(4) 7-6(8)

Pablo Carreno Busta
Thanasi Kokkinakis
7-5 4-6 1-0 ret.

Nuno Borges
Miomir Kecmanovic
3-6 6-2 6-1 6-2

Alex Michelsen
Nishesh Basavareddy (WC)
7-6(5) 6-3 3-6 6-3

Thiago Agustin Tirante
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (21)
4-6 7-6(4) 6-1 6-3

Joao Fonseca (28)
Dino Prizmic
3-6 4-6 6-3 6-1 6-2

Alexander Zverev (2)
Tomas Machac
6-4 6-2 6-2

Key Matches

Novak Djokovic def. Valentin Royer 6-3 6-2 6-7(7) 6-3

Novak Djokovic needed to work tougher than anticipated to advance to the third spherical, overcoming a spirited problem from house favorite Valentin Royer in simply over three hours.

Djokovic dominated the primary two units however let a match level slip within the third-set tie-break, permitting Royer to pressure a fourth set. The 24-time Grand Slam champion regrouped effectively, breaking early within the fourth and shutting out the match professionally on Courtroom Philippe-Chatrier.

Regardless of the new circumstances and restricted clay preparation, Djokovic seemed strong general and prolonged his successful streak towards French gamers to 30 matches, so I nonetheless give him a sensible shot at making the enterprise finish of issues.

Rafael Jodar def. James Duckworth 6-1 6-7(5) 6-4 7-5

19-year-old Rafael Jodar continued his breakout 2026 season with one other spectacular victory, defeating James Duckworth to succeed in the third spherical of a serious for the primary time.

The younger Spaniard cruised by way of the primary set, battled by way of a medical timeout and a good third set, then held agency in a tense fourth to safe the win.

Jodar now boasts a 17-3 report on clay at tour degree this season, the second-best begin by way of 20 matches within the Open Period (behind solely Andy Roddick).

Thiago Agustin Tirante def. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 4-6 7-6(4) 6-1 6-3

Argentine Thiago Agustin Tirante produced a robust comeback win to knock out No. 21 seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

After dropping the primary set, Tirante raised his degree considerably, taking the second-set tie-break after which dominating the final two units with constant baseline play and good ways.

Afterwards, it was revealed that Fokina was deserted mid-tournament by his coach, Mariano Puerta (Argentine doper who reached the 2005 Roland Garros closing, dropping to Rafael Nadal).

Puerta reportedly left Paris with out saying goodbye in particular person, then he despatched Fokina an extended WhatsApp message saying he was quitting and wouldn’t proceed.

Based on Fokina, Puerta then blocked him and his spouse on his telephone and flew to Miami 🤷‍♀️

Jakub Mensik def. Mariano Navone 6-3 2-6 6-4 1-6 7-6(11)

No. 26 seed Jakub Mensik survived a rollercoaster five-set battle towards Mariano Navone, successful a marathon final-set tie-break 13-11.

The younger Czech confirmed nice psychological toughness after dropping the second and fourth units to advance.

Publish-victory, Mensik collapsed onto the clay and couldn’t stand up. He lay on the courtroom for a number of minutes, receiving medical therapy. Can he get better for the following match? If not, De Minaur is into Spherical 4 at a whole canter.

Alexander Zverev def. Tomas Machac 6-4 6-2 6-2

World No. 2 Alexander Zverev produced a really spectacular efficiency to succeed in the third spherical, comfortably dispatching Tomas Machac in straight units through the evening session on Courtroom Philippe-Chatrier.

Zverev was dominant all through, serving exceptionally effectively (together with 19 aces, successful over 80% of factors behind his first + second serve) and never dealing with a single break level. He managed the baseline exchanges along with his depth and energy, barely giving Machac any alternatives, who had a medical timeout for a foot downside.

Joao Fonseca def. Dino Prizmic 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-1 6-2

19-year-old Joao Fonseca produced an exciting comeback from two units right down to defeat Dino Prizmic and attain the third spherical at Roland Garros for the second yr in a row.

The Brazilian No. 28 seed seemed in deep trouble early as Prizmic (who had crushed Novak Djokovic in Rome) dominated the primary two units.

Nonetheless, Fonseca discovered his rhythm within the third set, unleashing his highly effective forehand and changing six of seven break factors within the closing three units to show the match round in three hours and 27 minutes.

He’ll now face Novak Djokovic in a extremely anticipated third-round conflict.

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