Retirements pile up in Roland Garros men's draw

Fans from around the world watch the Grand Slams to witness the best tennis players in the world compete against one another every day. But thus far at the French Open, plenty of possibly exciting men’s matches have not reached their conclusion due to retirement.

1

Marin Cilic def. Kevin Anderson (Fourth Round): 6-3, 3-0.

Down a set and a break, Anderson called it quits with a thigh injury. The South African was playing excellent tennis all fortnight long (ousting both Nick Kyrgios and Kyle Edmund along his way). His retirement put Cilic in the quarterfinals in Paris for the first time in his career.

2

Gael Monfils def. Richard Gasquet (Third Round): 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-3, ret.

Two of the best French players over the past decade were in the midst of what could have been a classic match on Court Philippe Chatrier. In the 14th meeting between the compatriots, a head-to-head that Monfils led 7-6, the anticipation was furthered when rain fell on Saturday while the two were deep in the first set.

On Sunday, after splitting the first two sets, Gasquet had work done on his right thigh. Trailing 3-4 in the set, Gasquet retired, dashing fans hopes and sending Monfils into the fourth round in Paris for the seventh time.

3

Juan Martin del Potro def. Nicolas Almagro (Second Round): 6-3, 3-6, 1-1, ret.

The No. 29-seeded Del Potro was tasked with one of the most challenging second-round opponents in three-time French Open quarterfinalist, Almagro. The two split sets before disaster struck.

Del Potro kicked a serve into the ad court toward Almagro’s backhand side, but the former world No. 9 did not budge, instead bending over and collapsing due to a knee injury he first sustained in Rome. Del Potro rushed over to comfort his opponent, but Almagro could not continue.

4

Milos Raonic def. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (Third Round): 6-1, 1-0, ret.

Garcia-Lopez, playing in his 14th French Open, didn't get his chance to reach the fourth round in Paris for the second time.

A left thigh injury ruined the world No. 143's hopes of turning his clay-court season around. Despite the brief work on Raonic's shoulder, he would lose in the next round to Garcia-Lopez’s compatriot, Pablo Carreno Busta.

5

Horacio Zeballos def. David Goffin (Third Round): 4-5, ret.

The highest-ranked seed to retire at this French Open was No. 11-seeded Goffin, and it was the biggest freak accident. Goffin was up in his clash against Zeballos, but as he slid into a backhand deep in back of Suzanne-Lenglen Court, he rolled his right ankle on the tarp. There was no chance that Goffin could continue, retiring immediately.

In one slide, the defending French Open quarterfinalist and this year’s Australian Open quarterfinalist lost his chances of a deep run in Paris.

6

Benjamin Bonzi def. Danill Medvedev (First Round): 5-7, 6-4, 6-1, 3-1 ret.

Good for Bonzi, who won his first Grand Slam main draw match at his home major as a wild card entry. But what a disappointing way for Medvedev, a rising star who reached No. 57 earlier this year just after his 21st birthday.

The Russian has been struggling with mono since being diagnosed after Indian Wells. In the next round, Bonzi lost in straight sets to No.19-seeded Albert Ramos-Vinolas.

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