Overview
- Jannik Sinner, who called for medical help saying “I need to vomit,” was removed from control of his second‑round match on Thursday and lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 after returning visibly impaired.
- The match was the noon opener on Philippe‑Chatrier during an early‑season heat wave that Meteo‑France described as record‑setting with forecasts in the 30s°C, and reporting linked Sinner’s sudden physical problem to the extreme conditions on court.
- Cerundolo said he was unsure of the exact cause, mentioning cramps and the heat, and expressed concern for Sinner’s recovery after completing the five‑set comeback.
- The defeat ended Sinner’s 30‑match winning streak and removed the world No. 1 from contention for the Roland Garros title, while other Italian players saw mixed results including Federico Cinà’s second‑round exit to Jesper De Jong and wins for Matteo Arnaldi and Luciano Darderi.
- The incident has sharpened attention on player‑welfare rules at Slams because the ITF’s Extreme Heat Policy leaves measures to tournament discretion whereas the ATP’s 2026 rules set fixed cooling breaks above 30°C and suspension above 32°C.