Roland Garros Shocker: World No. 1 Sinner Collapses in Heat, Eliminated by Cerúndolo

Roland Garros witnessed a stunning upset as world No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashed out in the second round, falling to the unseeded Argentine Juan Manuel Cerúndolo. The match, held under scorching Parisian heat exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, saw the Italian favorite physically crumble despite holding a commanding 5-1 lead in the third set.

Sinner, who had been on an incredible 30-match winning streak and was the overwhelming favorite for the title in the absence of Carlos Alcaraz, appeared to succumb to the oppressive conditions. He struggled with dizziness and a complete loss of energy, ultimately losing the final sets 7-5, 6-1, and 6-1. "Nobody is a robot, I had no energy today, it's something that can happen... I had difficulties, I felt bad, my head was spinning," Sinner stated in his post-match press conference.

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Nadie es un robot, no tenía energía hoy, es una cosa que puede pasar... Tuve dificultades, me sentía mal, la cabeza me daba vueltas

Cerúndolo, ranked 56th, expressed sympathy for his opponent but acknowledged his own good fortune. "It's tough for him. I think I got a bit lucky. I feel sorry for him. He deserved to win and then I don't know what happened to him," the 24-year-old said. He added, "I'm going to keep trying to play my best. It's a tournament I love to play, clay is my best surface." This victory marks a significant moment for Cerúndolo, whose brother Francisco also advanced to the third round shortly after.

The defeat is a major blow to Sinner's Grand Slam ambitions, particularly after his epic final loss to Alcaraz at the same tournament last year. His early exit means he misses a prime opportunity to capture the only Grand Slam title missing from his impressive collection.

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Voy a seguir intentando jugar lo mejor posible. Es un torneo que me encanta jugar, la tierra batida es mi mejor superficie