The fourth round action at the French Open 2026 delivered major surprises and dramatic comebacks at Roland Garros on Sunday. Marta Kostyuk produced one of the biggest upsets of the tournament after defeating former champion Iga Swiatek in straight sets, while young Rafael Jodar fought back from two sets down to knock out Pablo Carreño Busta in an exhausting five-set battle.
Kostyuk Sends Swiatek Crashing Out
Marta Kostyuk shocked the tennis world with a dominant 7-5, 6-1 victory over Iga Swiatek. The Ukrainian looked confident right from the start and completely controlled the second set after a tightly fought opener.
Swiatek, who came into the tournament as one of the favourites, struggled to find rhythm against Kostyuk’s aggressive hitting and consistent baseline game. The result marks one of the biggest upsets of this year’s Roland Garros campaign and ends Swiatek’s title hopes earlier than expected.
Kostyuk celebrated emotionally after the win, raising her arms to the crowd following one of the biggest victories of her career.
Rafael Jodar’s Stunning Comeback Steals The Show
Teen sensation Rafael Jodar delivered another memorable performance after coming back from two sets down to defeat Pablo Carreño Busta 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.
After struggling badly in the opening two sets, Jodar completely turned the match around with fearless shot-making and aggressive baseline tennis. The young Spaniard looked more confident as the match progressed and eventually overwhelmed the experienced Carreño Busta.
Observers at Roland Garros praised not only Jodar’s talent but also his calm mentality under pressure. The youngster now moves into the quarter-final stage and could next face Alexander Zverev.
Other Major Results From Roland Garros
Elina Svitolina also booked her place in the next round after defeating Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in a strong comeback performance.
Meanwhile, Sorana Cirstea defeated Wang Xiyu 6-3, 7-6(4) to continue her impressive run at the tournament.
Roland Garros Heating Up
With several top players already out of the tournament, the French Open 2026 is quickly becoming one of the most unpredictable editions in recent years. Young stars continue to make headlines, while experienced players are finding it difficult to survive the intense competition on clay.