Overview
- The match, which was played Thursday, May 28, ended with Sinner losing to Juan Manuel Cerúndolo 6-3, 6-2, 5-7, 1-6, 1-6 after he suffered a dramatic collapse on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
- Sinner reported feeling “very dizzy,” suffered cramps and severe exhaustion, took multiple medical and locker-room breaks during the third set and said he will rest and skip tournaments until Wimbledon.
- Coverage highlighted the hot conditions on the day and the tournament’s wet-bulb globe temperature rule, which triggers stoppages at about 32.2°C WBGT, as critics questioned whether current protections are sufficient.
- With Carlos Alcaraz already absent through injury, Sinner’s exit immediately elevated Alexander Zverev to the leading favorite in Paris, though analysts warned Zverev still faces several difficult matchups.
- Sinner’s loss ended a 30-match winning streak built across recent Masters events and has intensified debate about player workload, recovery and medical safeguards at Grand Slam events.