French Open Disaster: 14 More Seeds, Including Jannik Sinner, Ben Shelton, Elena Rybakina, Fall in Round 2
The French Open 2026 has seen a significant number of seeded players eliminated as the tournament progresses. In the second round, 14 seeds, including notable players like Jannik Sinner, Ben Shelton, and Elena Rybakina, were knocked out. Factors such as injuries and high temperatures contributed to these unexpected outcomes.
- ▪A total of 14 seeded players were eliminated in the second round of the French Open 2026.
- ▪Jannik Sinner, the World No. 1 and a favorite to win, lost after leading his match significantly.
- ▪Ben Shelton was defeated by Raphael Collignon, who played a nearly error-free match.
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