Jannik Sinner: World No. 1 crashes out of heat-stricken Roland Garros in five-set upset
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Key Points:
- Jannik Sinner, world No. 1 and four-time grand slam champion, was eliminated from Roland Garros after losing a five-set match to Juan Manuel Cerúndolo despite leading 2-0 initially.
- Sinner struggled with cramping during the match, which shifted momentum in Cerúndolo's favor, allowing the Argentinian to win the final three sets 7-5, 6-1, 6-1.
- Prior to the match, Sinner was on a 30-match winning streak and had won three consecutive clay court Masters tournaments, making his early exit a significant upset.
- Cerúndolo acknowledged some luck in his victory, expressing sympathy for Sinner and crediting the clay surface as his preferred playing environment.
- With both Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz out of the tournament, the men's draw at Roland Garros is wide open, possibly paving the way for a surprise winner or Novak Djokovic to claim his 25th grand slam title.