Jannik Sinner suffered a defeat at the French Open against Juan Manuel Cerundolo, losing a thrilling match in five sets despite initially leading by two sets. The former tournament finalist dominated the first two sets on Court Philippe-Chatrier, conceding only five games.
In a dramatic turn of events, Sinner squandered a 5-1 advantage in the third set, allowing Cerundolo to stage a remarkable comeback by winning six consecutive games. Concerned about his condition, Sinner conversed with chair umpire Aurelie Tourte before requesting a medical timeout while holding a 5-4 lead in the third set.
Following a brief medical assessment off the court due to dizziness, Sinner resumed play but faced difficulties as Cerundolo seized control by claiming the third and fourth sets decisively. Cerundolo capitalized on an early break in the fifth set to secure a 6-1 victory, advancing to the third round at Roland Garros.
Cerundolo is set to encounter either Martin Landaluce or Vit Kopriva in the next round of the French Open, with both players unseeded in the competition. Sinner, who entered the tournament as a top contender after the withdrawal of 2025 champion Carlos Alcaraz due to injury, faced an unexpected exit from the event.
During the intense match, TNT Sports commentator Nick Mullins and co-commentator Miles Maclagan discussed the handling of Sinner’s medical timeout, highlighting differing perspectives on player welfare and competitive fairness.
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