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Jannik Sinner exits Roland Garros after squandering significant lead to Cerundolo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:42 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Jannik Sinner exits Roland Garros after squandering significant lead to Cerundolo

Summary

Jannik Sinner was eliminated from Roland Garros after leading two sets and 5-1 in the third against Francisco Cerundolo. The world number one ultimately lost the match 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1, with Sinner citing dizziness as a factor for his collapse. Former coach Patrick Mouratoglou suggested Sinner may be concealing issues with heat and humidity impacting his performance. Following this defeat, Sinner will skip the Halle Open and prepare for Wimbledon, where he aims to defend 2000 ATP points after winning the title there last year.

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By the Numbers

•Sinner lost to Cerundolo 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1.
•He was up two sets and 5-1 before losing momentum.
•Sinner reported feeling dizziness during the match.
•Mouratoglou raised concerns about Sinner's response to heat.
•Sinner plans to skip Halle Open, focusing on Wimbledon.

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11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Exclusive twist: Patrick Mouratoglou insists Jannik Sinner hid a devastating truth about his Roland Garros exit

What they're saying

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Jannik Sinner’s early exit from Roland Garros shifted the dynamics of the entire tournament. The world number one was up two sets and 5-1 in the third before things unravelled, with Cerundolo fighting back to win 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1.
— Yahoo Sports

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