The French Open features unexpected results after notable player exits disrupt the traditional path of former major champions. Multiple outlets report that neither of the men’s and women’s semifinals includes any previous major singles champions, marking a rare first at a Grand Slam. This comes after high-profile “meltdowns” and surprising losses that prevent established titleholders from reaching the last four. The situation is described as unprecedented in decades: sources say it is the first time in 49 years that no former major champions reach the men’s and women’s semifinals at the same Grand Slam. The unusual outcomes reshape the tournament’s competitive landscape, with remaining players now positioned to contend for the semifinals and, potentially, the title without the usual presence of past Grand Slam winners. The reports focus on the scale of the deviation from historical patterns, emphasizing both the breadth of the surprises across both draws and the collective absence of former major champions at the semifinal stage.