Thrilling Upsets and Victories at the French Open: Day 5 Highlights

Day 5 of the French Open witnessed exhilarating matches as Coco Gauff, Frances Tiafoe, and Naomi Osaka secured their places in the third round. Notably, Jannik Sinner's campaign ended unexpectedly in the second round against Juan Manuel Cerundolo. Rising temperatures added to the intensity of the competitions.

Devdiscourse News Desk | May 28 (Reuters) - Highlights Of The Fifth Day At The French Open On Thursday (Times Gmt): 1730 Gauff Breezes Past Sherifdefending Champion Coco Gauff Cruised Past Egypt's Mayar Sherif 6-3 6-2 To Reach The Third ‌Round | Updated: 28-05-2026 23:06 IST | Created: 28-05-2026 23:06 IST

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On the fifth day of the French Open, Coco Gauff effortlessly advanced to the third round after defeating Egypt's Mayar Sherif. Gauff's next opponent will be decided between Katie Boulter and Anastasia Potapova.

Frances Tiafoe emerged victorious from a grueling match against Hubert Hurkacz, which lasted nearly five hours. Tiafoe will next face Jaime Faria, continuing his strong performance in the tournament.

Jannik Sinner, seeded first, saw his French Open journey come to an abrupt halt in the second round. Overwhelmed by cramps, he succumbed to Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo, losing in a thrilling five-set clash.

(With inputs from agencies.)