Jannik Sinner’s French Open journey has ended in dramatic and painful fashion after the world number one fell in a shocking five-set defeat.
He lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo after leading comfortably early. Few expected such a dramatic turnaround in Paris.
Sinner had dominated, leading two sets and 5-1. However, momentum shifted suddenly under extreme conditions. The Italian struggled physically and called for medical assistance mid-match. He admitted feeling “dizzy” and like he “wanted to vomit.”
Temperatures soared past 34°C, pushing players to their limits. Sinner’s history with heat issues resurfaced at the worst time.
Cerundolo seized control, winning 3-6 2-6 7-5 6-1 6-1.
Heat, fatigue, and pressure combine to derail Sinner’s title charge
Sinner entered as the heavy favourite for the title. His dominance on clay made him nearly untouchable recently.
He was also chasing a career Grand Slam, and that dream now remains unfinished after this early exit.
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Despite strong early control, his shots slowed significantly. His movement weakened, and his composure faded.
Cerundolo stayed calm and capitalised on every opportunity, with his resilience proving decisive as Sinner struggled physically.
The loss ends Sinner’s 30-match winning streak. It also opens the draw for contenders like Novak Djokovic.
