World No.1 Jannik Sinner crashed out in the French Open second round, losing to Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerundolo. Entering Paris on a 30-match winning streak, Sinner had dominated the clay swing and was the heavy favourite. He surged to a 6‑3, 6‑2, 5‑1 lead before a sudden physical collapse forced him to retire. The loss shocked bettors and marked the first time a world‑number‑one fell at Roland Garros since 2009.

Mid‑match the Italian reported dizziness, nausea and a painful thigh, prompting a trainer’s visit and a medical timeout. He later returned but could not regain form, committing 43 of his 64 unforced errors in the final three sets and seeing his first‑serve percentage dip to 47% in set four, winning just 18 points thereafter. His movement remained laboured, and he struggled to chase down even short balls.

The defeat marks Sinner’s first exit before the second week since Roland Garros 2023 and ends his bid for a career Grand Slam this season. Critics, including Tim Henman, questioned his packed schedule of back‑to‑back Masters titles. His early exit also revives debate over his stamina in five‑set battles. Sinner said he will skip any further events until Wimbledon, aiming to recover fully before defending his crown.