Djokovic and Sinner eliminated early from French Open 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner exited the French Open 2026 in surprising early rounds. Sinner lost in the second round to Juan Manuel Cerundolo after falling behind two sets, while Djokovic was defeated by Joao Fonseca in the third round, also coming back from two sets down. The exits of these top players have created a shift in the tournament atmosphere, with other competitors sensing an opportunity. Flavio Cobolli noted a change in locker room dynamics following the departures, highlighting the eagerness of remaining players to capitalize on the situation and advance further in the tournament.
- •Sinner lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round.
- •Djokovic was defeated by Joao Fonseca in the third round.
- •Both players faced comebacks from their opponents after leading initially.
- •Flavio Cobolli mentioned a noticeable shift in atmosphere among remaining players.
- •Cobolli will face Zachary Svajda in the next round.
- 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — Shocking player reactions behind closed doors after Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner were eliminated
"This year’s French Open is already shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory, with two early exits shaking up the men’s singles draw. Both Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are already out of Roland Garros 2026, leaving fans surprised by how quickly things have changed.
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