Iga Swiatek's fourth-round exit to Marta Kostyuk at the French Open has left both singles draws without any previous champions. The three-time defending champion, dubbed the 'Queen of Clay,' lost on her 25th birthday after struggling with tension and movement. Kostyuk, who has won 16 clay-court matches this season, advances to face fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals.

In the women's draw, top seed Aryna Sabalenka emerges as the favorite to claim her first Coupe Suzanne Lenglen. Naomi Osaka appears rejuvenated on clay, while Madison Keys - the 2025 Australian Open champion - lurks in the later rounds. None of the remaining fourth-round participants have reached a Grand Slam semi-final, creating unprecedented opportunity.

The men's tournament is equally unpredictable after Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury and Jannik Sinner's early exit. Alexander Zverev, twice a major finalist, sits as the strong favorite but faces dangerous young opponents including Rafael Jodar and Jakub Mensik.

Extreme heat and firmer clay conditions have contributed to this wide-open draw, with nine third-round matches extending to five sets. The absence of established champions means mentality could prove decisive in determining whether veterans or rising stars handle the pressure best.