Sinner denies heat to blame for shock French Open exit; Kouame joy
Jannik Sinner faced a surprising defeat at the French Open, losing to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round. He attributed his performance to feeling unwell rather than the heat, despite previous struggles in hot conditions. The match saw Sinner lose momentum after leading in the third set, raising questions about the officiating during his medical timeout.
- ▪Jannik Sinner lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round of the French Open.
- ▪Sinner claimed he felt unwell and not affected by the heat during the match.
- ▪The match included a controversial medical timeout that drew criticism from commentators.
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