Federer loses French Open quarterfinals

Federer faced a notable challenge during the French Open quarterfinals, where he was defeated by Robin Söderling. This match was significant as it marked the first time since the 2004 French Open that Federer did not advance to a Grand Slam semifinal. Prior to this loss, Federer had achieved milestones including his 700th career match victory and his 150th match win on clay. The defeat not only ended his run in the tournament but also resulted in him losing his No. 1 ranking in the ATP standings. At that point, he was just one week shy of matching Pete Sampras's record of 286 weeks as the world No. 1, a record that had stood for years. This loss was a pivotal moment in Federer's career, as it highlighted the increasing competitiveness in men's tennis and the challenges he faced from emerging players.