The 2026 French Open produced stunning upsets on the fourth day of action at Roland Garros. Marta Kostyuk shocked world number one Iga Swiatek with a commanding 7-5, 6-1 victory, while Rafael Jodar mounted a remarkable comeback from two sets down to defeat Pablo Carreño Busta 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2. Elina Svitolina also advanced, overcoming Belinda Bencic in three sets.
Kostyuk Ends Swiatek's Reign
Marta Kostyuk delivered a masterclass performance to eliminate Iga Swiatek, who was celebrating her birthday on the court. The Ukrainian player broke Swiatek's serve early in the first set and maintained relentless pressure, winning in straight sets. Swiatek, visibly frustrated, struggled to find her rhythm against Kostyuk's aggressive baseline play. In her press conference, Swiatek admitted she needed to learn from the defeat and improve her mental approach. Kostyuk, ranked 15th, now advances to the quarterfinals, where she will face fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in an all-Ukrainian clash.
Jodar's Comeback Stuns Carreño Busta
Rafael Jodar, playing his first Roland Garros main draw, produced a stunning turnaround against veteran Pablo Carreño Busta. After losing the first two sets, Jodar dominated the next three, winning 6-1, 6-2, 6-2. The 27-year-old displayed remarkable composure and shot-making, breaking Carreño Busta's serve repeatedly. Jodar credited his father and coach for his mental toughness. He will face the winner of Alexander Zverev versus Jesper de Jong in the next round.
Svitolina Battles Past Bencic
Elina Svitolina, seeded seventh, overcame a slow start to defeat 11th seed Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-4, 6-0. After dropping the first set, Svitolina raised her aggression and forced errors from Bencic. The Swiss player faded in the final set, failing to hold serve. Svitolina praised her fighting spirit and looked ahead to the quarterfinal against Kostyuk, calling it a great achievement for Ukrainian tennis.
Other Key Results
In other matches, Sorana Cirstea defeated Wang Xiyu 6-3, 7-6(4), while Jesper de Jong faced Alexander Zverev on Court Philippe Chatrier. De Jong, celebrating his 26th birthday, broke Zverev early to lead 2-0. Meanwhile, Carreño Busta called for a physio to treat his shoulder during his match, but Jodar's relentless play proved too much.
Looking Ahead
The quarterfinal lineup promises exciting matchups. Kostyuk and Svitolina will battle for a semifinal spot, while Jodar awaits the Zverev-De Jong winner. With top seeds falling, the draw has opened up, and new contenders are emerging. The French Open continues to deliver drama and surprises, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
