Trending Now - Evert Critiques Sinner's Court Exit Amid French Open Heat Drama

WHO:

Fox News - Chris Evert, 18-time Grand Slam singles champion

Fox News - Jannik Sinner, world No. 1 tennis player

Fox News - Juan Manuel Cerundolo, world No. 56 tennis player

The Guardian - Alexander Zverev, second seed in the tournament

The Guardian - Novak Djokovic, former Grand Slam champion

The Guardian - Moïse Kouamé, 17-year-old tennis player

The Guardian - Aryna Sabalenka, world No. 1 women's tennis player

WHAT:

Fox News - Jannik Sinner lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo with a score of 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1.

Fox News - Sinner experienced cramping and dehydration during the match.

Fox News - Evert stated that Sinner "shouldn’t have been allowed" to leave the court for a medical timeout.

The Guardian - Sinner entered the match on a 30-match winning streak.

The Guardian - Sinner was expected to win his first French Open title.

The Guardian - Sinner described his loss as “tough to accept.”

The Guardian - Kouamé won his first five-set match with a score of 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 2-6, 7-6 (8).

WHERE:

Fox News - Court Philippe-Chatrier, French Open venue

The Guardian - French Open, Paris, France

WHEN:

The Guardian - Sinner's match against Cerundolo took place on a Thursday.

The Guardian - Sinner stated he would not play any tournament on grass before Wimbledon.

WHY:

Fox News - Evert argued that top players should receive more consideration for their schedules during tournaments.

The Guardian - Sinner attributed his physical difficulties to feeling sick in the morning and low energy.

HOW:

Fox News - Sinner asked chair umpire Aurélie Tourte about the consequences of taking too much time between points and was given a choice regarding medical attention.

The Guardian - Sinner attempted to keep points short during the match due to feeling unwell.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 23:24 UTC)

In a surprising turn at the French Open, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo with a score of three sets to two, despite entering the match on a remarkable 30-match winning streak. Sinner experienced cramping and dehydration during the match, which he described as “tough to accept,” and tennis legend Chris Evert criticized the decision to allow him a medical timeout. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Moïse Kouamé celebrated his first five-set victory, defeating his opponent with a score of six games to three, seven games to five, three games to six, two games to six, and seven games to six, showcasing the intense competition at Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris.