The unlikely happens: Jannik Sinner eliminated at Roland Garros due to discomfort and cramps.

Roland Garros witnesses a dramatic and unpredictable turnaround: Jannik Sinner, one of the biggest prospects in world tennis, sees his campaign interrupted by a sudden illness and severe cramps caused by the intense Parisian heat. The unexpected defeat to Juan Manuel Cerundolo, who came back from a nearly lost situation to secure the most important victory of his career, leaves fans and experts in shock.

Sinner was dominating the match with authority, winning the first two sets 6-3 and 6-2 and leading 5-1 in the third set. However, the Italian began to experience cramps in his left leg and clear signs of dehydration, symptoms exacerbated by the extreme conditions on the central court, where the match took place during the hottest hours of the day, close to noon. Although he requested medical assistance, a medical timeout was never officially called, which sparked some controversy regarding the management of the situation.

His mobility drastically reduced, allowing Cerundolo to regain ground and take the third set 7-5. The fourth set was a nightmare for the Italian, with a cramp in his right leg further limiting his movements and paving the way for the Argentine to close the set at 6-1, in a display of resilience and courage.

In the fifth set, despite coach Vagnozzi urging Sinner to fight until the end, physical exhaustion took its toll. The Italian even tried to respond while serving, but he could not prevent Cerundolo from consolidating his lead in a decisive game. The situation became unsustainable, with Sinner falling to 0-4 and still attempting to apply pressure with a 15-40 on his opponent’s serve, but the Argentine maintained his composure to close the match at 6-1. The outcome leaves Sinner without any Grand Slam titles in 2024 and fails to achieve the Career Grand Slam after an impressive run of five consecutive Masters 1000 titles.

While Sinner exited the tournament early, Flavio Cobolli emerged as the major surprise in the men’s draw. The young Italian showcased his quality by defeating Chinese player Yibing Wu with a decisive 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, facing few difficulties throughout the match. Cobolli, the 10th seed, is now in the third round of the French Open and is set to face American Learner Tien, who staged a spectacular comeback against Argentine Diaz Acosta.

In the women’s sector, Iva Jovic’s overwhelming victory in the all-American clash against Emma Navarro stood out, closing the match at 6-0, 6-3. Naomi Osaka also secured her spot, defeating Donna Vekic 7-6, 6-4 in an intense match where the Japanese player’s experience proved decisive.

This French Open is delivering strong emotions and surprises that promise to further shake up the tournament. With Sinner’s early exit and the rise of young talents like Cobolli, the competition is more unpredictable than ever, leaving fans eager for what is still to come.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.