Jannik Sinner out of French Open after physical collapse

Top-seeded Jannik Sinner's bid for a maiden French Open title has dramatically ended after he succumbed to severe physical distress during his second-round match against Juan Manuel Cerundolo. The Italian lost 3-6, 6-2, 5-7, 1-6, 1-6 to the unseeded Argentinian.

Sinner, who had been on a remarkable 30-match winning streak and had secured five consecutive titles coming into the tournament, appeared to be cruising to victory after taking the first two sets convincingly. However, late in the third set, the world No. 1 began to struggle with immense physical problems, including nausea and visible difficulty moving.

Despite receiving medical attention and a brief trip to the locker room, Sinner's condition did not improve. He lost the third set from a commanding position and, despite battling on in the fourth and fifth sets, his physical struggles ultimately allowed Cerundolo to capitalize. The defeat is a significant blow to Sinner, who was considered a strong favorite to win the tournament, especially with Carlos Alcaraz already out due to injury.

This is not the first time Sinner has faced physical challenges on court. He experienced cramping at the Australian Open earlier this year in hot conditions and also struggled with his body during a match against Daniil Medvedev at the Italian Open in May. His withdrawal from the French Open leaves the men's singles draw wide open.