With Jannik Sinner Out, Who Wins the French Open? Breaking Down the Weekend’s Must-See Matchups
Jannik Sinner's unexpected loss at the French Open has opened up the tournament for other competitors. With Sinner out, Novak Djokovic faces a challenging path to the final, while the women's side features a strong lineup of matches. The extreme heat has also impacted players, leading to several injuries and retirements during the tournament.
- ▪Jannik Sinner lost in five sets to Juan Manuel Cerundolo, marking a significant upset.
- ▪Novak Djokovic must navigate a tough draw to reach the final, starting with a match against Joao Fonseca.
- ▪The extreme heat has caused injuries to several players, including Hailey Baptiste and Jakub Mensik.
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SportsWith Jannik Sinner Out, Who Wins the French Open? Breaking Down the Weekend’s Must-See MatchupsBy Corey SeymourMay 29, 2026Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyWhat’s happening at the French Open? Tennis-watchers became unmoored yesterday when world number-one Jannik Sinner—as close to a shoo-in to win this, the last major he’d need to complete a career slam, as any player in recent history, given that Carlos Alcaraz is injured—wilted badly in the heat, losing in five sets to Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina, ranked 56th in the world.
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