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Sinner Eliminated After Heat-Related Collapse at Roland Garros

Ending a 30-match streak, the defeat hands the men's draw a sudden shift in favorites.

Jannik Sinner reacts as he cools himself with the water during a break at the second round men's singles tennis match against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo at the French Open in Paris on May 28, as the temperature rises up to 33 C (91 F).
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Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 28, 2026 France's Moise Kouame celebrates winning the second set during his second round match against Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Overview

  • World No. 1 Jannik Sinner was beaten by Juan Manuel Cerundolo in five sets after surrendering a two-set lead and a 5-1 advantage when, on Thursday, he suffered dizziness, cramping and low energy and took a medical timeout.
  • Cerundolo completed the comeback to win 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 and is set to move into the ATP Top 50 following the upset.
  • The loss ended Sinner's 30-match winning run and stopped his bid to complete a career Grand Slam at Roland Garros.
  • Players and observers reacted with sympathy for Sinner while noting the tournament's competitive picture has changed, with Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev among those who now face a clearer path.
  • The match sharpened focus on heat and player welfare at the French Open after several competitors reported cramps or exhaustion under the hot Paris conditions.