French Open: Jannik Sinner upset by Juan Manuel Cerundolo after being granted controversial cramping timeout
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Key Points:
- Jannik Sinner, world No. 1, was upset by Juan Manuel Cerundolo in a five-set match at the 2026 French Open after leading 5-1 in the third set but losing 15 consecutive points.
- Sinner took a medical timeout for dehydration during the third set, a decision criticized by TNT analyst Jim Courier as unfair and bending the rules for top players.
- The timeout controversy echoed a similar incident at the 2026 Italian Open, where Sinner was granted a timeout for cramping, prompting Daniil Medvedev to call for rule changes allowing on-court medical treatment for cramps.
- After the timeout, Sinner's performance declined, losing the final three sets 7-5, 6-1, 6-1, allowing Cerundolo to advance to the third round of the French Open for the first time.
- Cerundolo will face the winner of Martin Landaluce and Vit Kopřiva in the next round, marking a significant milestone in his French Open career.