Top seed Borna Coric stunned by wildcard Titouan Droguet in French Open qualifier
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There was a dramatic upset on Court Suzanne-Lenglen when top seed Borna Coric was eliminated in the first round of French Open qualifying by French wildcard Titouan Droguet , who won 7-5, 6-7, 7-6 in an engrossing three-set match.Top seed Coric, No. 83 and former No. 12 was heavily favored to cruise through qualifying, having met with a 26-8 win-loss record this year and four Challenger titles, two of them on clay. His recent playing record and Grand Slam experience also made him the heavy favorite, but he found it difficult to get his rhythm going against the bold Droguet.Even after coming back to win the second set in a tiebreak, Coric was not able to resist the Frenchman's consistent aggression in the deciding set. Ranked No. 232, Droguet kept his cool in front of a raucous home crowd, winning the final set tiebreak and securing a spot in the second round.For Droguet, this win is the largest of his career and a coming-out party on one of tennis's largest stages. The 23-year-old, who had never faced Coric previously, equaled the Croatian in consistency from the baseline and seized upon important moments, especially in the intense third set.With momentum firmly on his side, Droguet will return to the courts on Thursday, May 22, for a second-round qualifying match against fellow Frenchman Arthur Gea . Gea, also a wildcard, advanced after defeating Alexander Blockx in his own opening round. The all-French encounter promises to be a dynamic battle, with both players eyeing a breakthrough at Roland Garros Following the first seed's early elimination, Coric's loss expands the field for the men's qualifiers, creating additional opportunities for other aspirants and lower-seeded players. The surprise serves as a reminder of how difficult and unpredictable Grand Slam qualifying is, with any match having the potential to completely change the course of events.Final Score: Titouan Droguet defeated Borna Coric 7-5, 6-7, 7-6
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