Jannik Sinner Just Did Something Roland-Garros Hasn't Seen Since 2000
Summary
Jannik Sinner, the world’s No. 1 men's tennis player, lost in the second round of the 2026 French Open after a long winning streak. Despite winning the first two sets and leading in the third, he became dizzy and low on energy, which affected his play and led to a five-set loss.Key Facts
- Jannik Sinner entered the 2026 French Open with a 29-match winning streak.
- He won his first-round match in straight sets against Clement Tabur.
- Sinner lost his second-round match to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in five sets: 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1.
- Sinner was leading 5-1 in the third set before his performance dropped due to dizziness and low energy.
- This is the first time since 2000 that the top-seeded man has lost in the early rounds of the French Open.
- Sinner said he woke up feeling unwell and tried to keep rallies short to manage his condition.
- He has previously won three other major tournaments but has never won the French Open.
- Unlike Andre Agassi in 2000, Sinner spoke openly about his physical struggles during the match.
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