Michael Zheng defeated Jesper De Jong 7-5, 6-3 in the third qualifying round of Roland Garros on clay on 21 May 2026. Zheng's composed performance across both sets secured his progression through the qualifying draw at the French Open, with a decisive second-set display establishing control after a competitive opening set. The victory advances Zheng closer to the main draw of tennis's premier clay-court championship. De Jong's exit in Q3 marks an end to his qualifying campaign at Roland Garros, leaving him to regroup ahead of future tournaments.