Jannik Sinner falls in French Open second round, opening men's draw
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Jannik Sinner, the top seed at the French Open, exited unexpectedly in the second round, losing to Juan Manuel Cerundolo. Sinner was favored to advance comfortably, especially in the absence of reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz. The defeat leaves the men's draw wide open for potential new contenders. Following this outcome, the tournament will see a realignment of expected matchups and favorites moving forward.
- •Jannik Sinner loses to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round.
- •Sinner was the tournament's top seed and expected finalist.
- •Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning champion, is not competing.
- •The early exit widens the field for potential new champions.
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"Jannik Sinner’s shock exit in the French Open second round has thrown the men’s draw wide open. The world number one had been expected to stroll to the title in the absence of reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz but ran out of energy in the Paris heat against Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
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