Trending Now - Top Seed Jannik Sinner Falls in Heat-infused French Open Shock
WHO:
CNN - Jannik Sinner, Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, Casper Ruud
Daily Mail Sports - Jannik Sinner
NY Post - Jannik Sinner
Sportskeeda - Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka
WHAT:
CNN - Sinner is now the first man to lose more than one match at slams as a top seed after holding a 2-0 lead in the Open Era, according to ESPN Insights.
Daily Mail Sports - Sinner has been accused of using dishonest tactics to escape the heat during the match.
NY Post - The match is described as one of the all-time collapses in sports.
Newsweek - A new favorite has emerged in the men's bracket following Sinner's elimination.
CNN - Sinner was serving for the match at 5-1 in the third set before losing the final six games of that set.
CNN - Cerúndolo described his advancement as a bit fortunate, stating, “I couldn’t win more than three games by set, so I think I was a little bit lucky.”
CNN - Cerúndolo stated, “I feel sorry for him because he deserved to win a lot of matches and, of course, he was serving to win this match."
CNN - Cerúndolo will now be waiting to see who his next opponent is, with Martín Landaluce and Vít Kopřiva in action.
CNN - The tournament has been described as wide open, with no Carlos Alcaraz or Sinner, potentially allowing for a surprise winner or an opportunity for Novak Djokovic to win his 25th grand slam singles title.
CNN - This will be the first time since the US Open in 2023 that a men’s grand slam will not be won by either Alcaraz or Sinner.
CNN - Sinner was in complete control after taking a 2-0 lead in the second-round match before struggling with cramping due to the heat.
CNN - Cerúndolo won the match with scores of 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1, completing a comeback after losing the first two sets.
CNN - Sinner had a lengthy discussion with the umpire before exiting the court to receive medical treatment during the match.
CNN - Cerúndolo stated, “I’m super happy, I tried to play my best, I’m going to keep trying to play my best.”
CNN - Sinner had a lengthy discussion with the umpire before exiting the court to receive medical treatment during the match.
Daily Mail Sports - Sinner has been accused of using dishonest tactics to escape the heat during the match.
Newsweek - A new favorite has emerged in the men's bracket following Sinner's elimination.
CNN - Sinner had looked unbeatable coming into the French Open, having won three clay court Masters tournaments in a row in Monte-Carlo, Madrid, and Rome.
CNN - Cerúndolo described his advancement as a bit fortunate, stating, “I couldn’t win more than three games by set, so I think I was a little bit lucky.”
CNN - Sinner stated postgame, “It was warm but not crazy warm. I feel like it was quite OK to play. Really, it was nothing against the heat, nothing against the weather. It was just me today, but it happens.”
CNN - Sinner was serving for the match at 5-1 in the third set before losing the final six games of that set.
CNN - Cerúndolo won the match with scores of 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1.
CNN - Sinner is now the first man to lose more than one match at slams as a top seed after holding a 2-0 lead in the Open Era, according to ESPN Insights.
CNN - Cerúndolo stated, “I feel sorry for him because he deserved to win a lot of matches and, of course, he was serving to win this match."
CNN - Cerúndolo will now be waiting to see who his next opponent is, with Martín Landaluce and Vít Kopřiva in action.
CNN - The tournament has been described as wide open, with no Carlos Alcaraz or Sinner, potentially allowing for a surprise winner or an opportunity for Novak Djokovic to win his 25th grand slam singles title.
CNN - This will be the first time since the US Open in 2023 that a men’s grand slam will not be won by either Alcaraz or Sinner.
CNN - Sinner was serving for the match at 5-1 in the third set before losing the final six games of that set.
CNN - Cerúndolo won the match with scores of 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1.
CNN - Cerúndolo described his advancement as a bit fortunate, stating, “Of course, it’s tough for him, he was leading the match... I think I was a little bit lucky.”
CNN - Cerúndolo admitted postgame that he may have been a little fortunate to advance to the next round, saying, “I feel sorry for him because he deserved to win a lot of matches and, of course, he was serving to win this match."
CNN - Cerúndolo will now be waiting to see who his next opponent is, with Martín Landaluce and Vít Kopřiva in action.
CNN - The tournament has been described as wide open, with no Carlos Alcaraz or Sinner, potentially allowing for a surprise winner or an opportunity for Novak Djokovic to win his 25th grand slam singles title.
CNN - This will be the first time since the US Open in 2023 that a men’s grand slam will not be won by either Alcaraz or Sinner.
CNN - Sinner was serving for the match at 5-1 in the third set before losing the final six games of that set.
CNN - Cerúndolo won the match with scores of 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1.
CNN - Sinner had a 30-match winning streak prior to this match, having won three clay court Masters tournaments in a row in Monte-Carlo, Madrid, and Rome.
CNN - Cerúndolo stated, “I feel sorry for him because he deserved to win a lot of matches and, of course, he was serving to win this match."
CNN - Sinner was serving for the match at 5-1 in the third set before losing the final six games of that set.
Daily Mail Sports - Sinner has been accused of using dishonest tactics to escape the heat during the match.
NY Post - The match is described as one of the all-time collapses in sports.
Newsweek - A new favorite has emerged in the men's bracket following Sinner's elimination.
CNN - Sinner is now the first man to lose more than one match at slams as a top seed after holding a 2-0 lead in the Open Era, according to ESPN Insights.
CNN - Cerúndolo will now be waiting to see who his next opponent is, with Martín Landaluce and Vít Kopřiva in action.
CNN - The tournament has been described as wide open, with no Carlos Alcaraz or Sinner, potentially allowing for a surprise winner or an opportunity for Novak Djokovic to win his 25th grand slam singles title.
CNN - This will be the first time since the US Open in 2023 that a men’s grand slam will not be won by either Alcaraz or Sinner.
CNN - Jannik Sinner lost to Juan Manuel Cerúndolo in a five-set match with scores of 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1.
CNN - Sinner was leading 2-0 in sets and held a 5-1 lead in the third set before losing.
CNN - Sinner had a 30-match winning streak prior to this match.
CNN - Cerúndolo described his advancement as a bit fortunate, stating, “Of course, it’s tough for him, he was leading the match... I think I was a little bit lucky.”
NY Post - The match is described as one of the all-time collapses in sports.
WHERE:
CNN - Roland Garros, Paris, France
Daily Mail Sports - Paris
WHEN:
Sportskeeda - The second-round match was scheduled as the first day session match on Court Philippe-Chatrier on the fifth day of main draw action at the clay major.
WHY:
CNN - A deadly, record-breaking heat wave has surged across Europe, with daily high temperatures in France exceeding 32 degrees Celsius (about 90 degrees Fahrenheit).
CNN - A deadly, record-breaking heat wave has surged across Europe, with daily high temperatures in France exceeding 32 degrees Celsius (about 90 degrees Fahrenheit).
CNN - A deadly, record-breaking heat wave has surged across Europe, with daily high temperatures in France exceeding 32 degrees Celsius (about 90 degrees Fahrenheit).
CNN - The heatwave during the French Open affected Sinner's performance, leading to cramping.
CNN - The heatwave during the French Open affected Sinner's performance, leading to cramping.
HOW:
CNN - Players are using various methods to cool down, including holding bags of ice to their faces and necks before they quickly melt.
CNN - Players are using various methods to cool down, including holding bags of ice to their faces and necks before they quickly melt.
CNN - Players are using various methods to cool down, including holding bags of ice to their faces and necks before they quickly melt.
CNN - Players are using various methods to cool down, including holding bags of ice to their faces and necks before they quickly melt.
CNN - Sinner exited the court to receive medical treatment during the match, which impacted his performance upon return.
CNN - Sinner exited the court to receive medical treatment during the match, which impacted his performance upon return.
CNN - Sinner exited the court to receive medical treatment during the match, which impacted his performance upon return.
(UPDATED May 29, 2026 13:57 UTC)
In a stunning turn of events, Jannik Sinner has become the first man in the Open Era to lose more than one match at Grand Slams as a top seed after holding a 2-0 lead, a collapse that has been described as one of the all-time greats in sports. Amid a deadly heat wave sweeping across Europe, with temperatures in France soaring above 32 degrees Celsius, players are resorting to desperate measures to cool down, such as holding melting bags of ice against their faces and necks. Following Sinner's unexpected elimination, a new favorite has emerged in the men's bracket, shifting the dynamics of the tournament.
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(UPDATED May 29, 2026 12:00 UTC)
In a surprising turn of events, Sinner was serving for the match at five games to one in the third set but ultimately lost the final six games, allowing Cerúndolo to advance. Cerúndolo expressed mixed feelings about his victory, noting that he felt a bit fortunate since he couldn't win more than three games per set and sympathized with Sinner, stating he deserved to win. With the tournament now wide open and without the presence of Carlos Alcaraz or Sinner, Cerúndolo is waiting to see who his next opponent will be, as Martín Landaluce and Vít Kopřiva are set to compete.
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(UPDATED May 29, 2026 08:15 UTC)
In a dramatic second-round match, Cerúndolo staged an impressive comeback against Sinner, winning with scores of 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, and 6-1 after initially trailing two sets. Sinner struggled with cramping due to a record-breaking heat wave sweeping across Europe, prompting him to seek medical treatment during the match. After the victory, Cerúndolo expressed his joy, stating, “I’m super happy, I tried to play my best, I’m going to keep trying to play my best.”
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(UPDATED May 29, 2026 06:19 UTC)
In a surprising turn of events, Sinner had a lengthy discussion with the umpire before leaving the court for medical treatment during the match, leading to accusations of using dishonest tactics to cope with the heat. As players continue to battle the sweltering conditions, many are resorting to creative methods like holding bags of ice against their faces and necks for relief. With Sinner's elimination, a new favorite has emerged in the men's bracket, shifting the dynamics of the tournament.
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(UPDATED May 29, 2026 04:18 UTC)
In a surprising turn at the French Open, Sinner, who had been on a winning streak with three consecutive clay court Masters titles, faced an unexpected defeat, with Cerúndolo admitting he felt a bit lucky to advance after struggling to win more than three games per set. The match took place amid a record-breaking heat wave in Europe, where temperatures in France have soared above 32 degrees Celsius, prompting players to resort to creative cooling methods like holding ice bags to their faces and necks. Despite the warm conditions, Sinner downplayed the weather's impact on his performance, stating, “It was just me today, but it happens.”
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(UPDATED May 29, 2026 01:35 UTC)
In a stunning upset at the French Open, Cerúndolo defeated Sinner with scores of 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, and 6-1, marking Sinner as the first man in the Open Era to lose more than one match at Grand Slams as a top seed after holding a 2-0 lead. The heatwave during the tournament contributed to Sinner's cramping, and he even left the court for medical treatment, which affected his performance upon his return. Cerúndolo expressed sympathy for Sinner, acknowledging that he deserved to win, and now awaits his next opponent as the tournament remains wide open without both Carlos Alcaraz and Sinner in the running.
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(UPDATED May 28, 2026 23:20 UTC)
In a surprising turn of events, Cerúndolo triumphed over Sinner after the latter was serving for the match at 5-1 in the third set but ultimately lost the final six games, with the final scores reading 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1. Cerúndolo acknowledged his luck in advancing, expressing sympathy for Sinner, who he felt deserved to win, saying, “Of course, it’s tough for him, he was leading the match... I think I was a little bit lucky.” Now, Cerúndolo awaits to see who his next opponent will be, as Martín Landaluce and Vít Kopřiva are set to compete, marking the first time since the US Open in 2023 that a men’s grand slam will not be claimed by either Carlos Alcaraz or Sinner.
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(UPDATED May 28, 2026 21:35 UTC)
In a stunning upset, Cerúndolo defeated Sinner with scores of 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, and 6-1, after Sinner was serving for the match at 5-1 in the third set but lost the final six games. Sinner, who had a remarkable 30-match winning streak and had recently triumphed in three consecutive clay court Masters tournaments, struggled after exiting the court for medical treatment during the match. Cerúndolo expressed sympathy for Sinner, acknowledging that he deserved to win many matches and was indeed serving to clinch this one.
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(UPDATED May 28, 2026 19:48 UTC)
In a stunning turn of events, Jannik Sinner was serving for the match at five games to one in the third set but ultimately lost the final six games, marking one of the all-time collapses in sports. Accusations have surfaced claiming Sinner used dishonest tactics to cope with the heat during the match. Following his unexpected elimination, a new favorite has emerged in the men's bracket.
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(UPDATED May 28, 2026 17:58 UTC)
In a surprising turn of events, Sinner has become the first man in the Open Era to lose more than one match at Grand Slam tournaments as a top seed after leading 2-0. Cerúndolo is now set to find out who his next opponent will be, as Martín Landaluce and Vít Kopřiva are currently in action. This tournament is wide open, marking the first time since the US Open in 2023 that a men’s Grand Slam will not be claimed by either Alcaraz or Sinner, potentially paving the way for Djokovic to secure his 25th Grand Slam singles title.
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(UPDATED May 28, 2026 16:19 UTC)
In a stunning upset at Roland Garros, Jannik Sinner lost to Juan Manuel Cerúndolo in a gripping five-set match, with scores of 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, and 6-1, marking one of the all-time collapses in sports. Sinner, who had a remarkable 30-match winning streak, was leading two sets to none and held a commanding 5-1 lead in the third set before the match took a turn, with Cerúndolo describing his advancement as a bit fortunate. The heatwave during the French Open affected Sinner's performance, leading to cramping and ultimately requiring him to exit the court for medical treatment, which impacted his ability to compete effectively upon his return.