Sinner blames illness for French Open exit after losing to Cerundolo
The Story
Jannik Sinner suffered a second-round defeat at the French Open to Juan Manuel Cerúndolo after leading by two sets, attributing his collapse to illness rather than heat. The world No.1 said he woke up feeling unwell and “hit the wall” during the match.
Key Facts
- Sinner lost 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 to world No.56 Juan Manuel Cerúndolo.
- He entered the tournament on a 30-match winning streak.
- He led 5-1 in the third set before physical issues began, including shaking legs and stumbling.
- Sinner denied heat was a factor, saying he felt dizzy and low on energy after feeling sick in the morning.
- He asked umpire Aurélie Tourte if he could leave the court to vomit.
- Sinner said he will not play any grass tournaments before Wimbledon.
- Alexander Zverev is now the men’s favourite; Novak Djokovic is the only former grand slam champion left in the draw.
- Other results: Moise Kouame (17, France) won a five-set match; Naomi Osaka reached the third round for the first time since 2018; Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka also advanced.
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
What specific illness caused Sinner’s symptoms, and whether his schedule contributed to his physical state.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
Jannik Sinner (world No.1), Juan Manuel Cerúndolo (world No.56), Alexander Zverev (second seed), Novak Djokovic, Moise Kouame, Adolfo Daniel Vallejo, Naomi Osaka, Donna Vekic, Coco Gauff, Mayar Sherif, Aryna Sabalenka, Elsa Jacquemot, Daria Kasatkina, umpire Aurélie Tourte.
Sources: The Guardian
