Jannik Sinner stunned at 2026 French Open in all-time collapse
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Top-seeded and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner was eliminated from the 2026 French Open in the second round after a dramatic collapse against Juan Manuel Cerundolo, despite leading 6-3, 6-2, 5-1 early in the match.
- Sinner lost 18 consecutive points and the final three sets 7-5, 6-1, 6-1, struggling with cramping and dizziness in warm conditions, though he did not blame the heat for his performance.
- Cerundolo, ranked No. 56 and unseeded, advanced to the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time, marking a major upset over the heavily favored Sinner.
- This loss ended Sinner’s 30-match winning streak and made him the first men’s No. 1 to lose before the third round at the French Open since 2000, as well as the first top seed in the Open Era to lose multiple Grand Slam matches after leading two sets to none.
- Sinner, who was favored to win his first French Open title with Carlos Alcaraz injured, now must recover and prepare for Wimbledon in a month.