Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic exit Roland Garros amid intense heat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:39 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
As Roland Garros progresses into its second week, several prominent players have been eliminated. Jannik Sinner fell to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round, while Novak Djokovic lost to Joao Fonseca in the third round after trailing two sets to none. The extreme heat has been a significant factor, with players struggling to adapt. Patrick Mouratoglou and Rick Macci have raised concerns about player fatigue and suggested that Grand Slam matches could benefit from a shorter, best-of-three format. Meanwhile, this year's tournament has already set an Open Era record with nine third-round matches going the distance.
- •Roland Garros has entered the second week with upsets.
- •Sinner lost in the second round; Djokovic exited in the third.
- •Extreme heat is affecting player performance and health.
- •Nine third-round matches reached maximum distance, setting a new record.
- •Macci advocates for a best-of-three match format in Grand Slams.
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"Roland Garros has moved into its second week, and a number of big names are already out of the tournament. Jannik Sinner was knocked out by Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round, while Novak Djokovic fell to Joao Fonseca in the third.
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