Biggest Upsets In Early Rounds Of The 2026 French Open
The 2026 French Open has seen significant upsets in its early rounds, notably with top seed Jannik Sinner losing to Juan Manuel Cerundolo. Sinner's defeat, despite leading in the match, has opened up the tournament for other contenders. Additionally, No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina was also eliminated, marking a surprising start to the competition.
- ▪Jannik Sinner, the No. 1 ranked player, was defeated by Juan Manuel Cerundolo in a shocking upset.
- ▪Sinner led the match before succumbing to the heat and losing in five sets.
- ▪Elena Rybakina, the No. 2 seed, was also upset by Yuliia Starodubtseva, making 71 unforced errors.
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BusinessSportsMoneyBiggest Upsets In Early Rounds Of The 2026 French OpenByMerlisa Lawrence Corbett,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Merlisa Lawrence Corbett is an award-winning journalist and author.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 09:16am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.TOPSHOT - Italy's Jannik Sinner tries to cool down during a break of play in his men's singles match against Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo on day 5 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 28, 2026.
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