Tennis star needed medical break
Top favorite fails dramatically at French Open
Updated on May 28, 2026 – 3:58 p.mReading time: 1 min.
The number one in the tennis world rankings was eliminated from the French Open in the second round. The course of his match is extremely dramatic.
Jannik Sinner failed surprisingly early at the French Open. The top favorite had to admit defeat to Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerúndolo 6:3, 6:2, 5:7, 1:6, 1:6 in his second round match.
The Italian looked like the sure winner for a long time, dominated the first two sets and also led 5-1 in the third set. But then the afternoon took a dramatic turn for him. At 33 degrees in the shade, the heat was becoming increasingly difficult for Sinner. The top favorite repeatedly sought the sparse shadow on Court Philippe-Chatrier, gave up his own service game without winning a point and ultimately had to take a medical break. He stated that he felt “dizzy”.
As a result, the number one in the world rankings could no longer find his game, and instead Cerúndolo won the third set.
