World number one Jannik Sinner suffered a shock second-round exit at the French Open on Thursday after losing in five sets to Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
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Sinner, who entered the tournament as one of the favourites for the Roland Garros title, appeared firmly in control after taking the opening two sets and leading 5-1 in the third set before physical problems disrupted his momentum.
The Italian star struggled under difficult conditions and was unable to recover as Cerundolo staged a dramatic comeback to secure one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.
The defeat ended Sinner’s impressive 30-match winning streak and marked his earliest Grand Slam exit since his second-round elimination at the French Open three years ago.
Cerundolo celebrated wildly after sealing the memorable victory on Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris, while Sinner looked visibly frustrated by the physical issues that hampered his performance during the contest.
The result represents a major breakthrough for the Argentine, who overcame the top-ranked player in the world despite facing a daunting deficit earlier in the match.
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Sinner had been widely tipped to challenge strongly for the French Open crown following his dominant run of form in recent months.
The tournament, however, delivered another reminder of the unpredictable nature of Grand Slam tennis, especially under demanding weather conditions.
More details are expected to emerge regarding the nature of the physical problems that affected Sinner during the match.
