In a shocking turn of events at the French Open, world number two Jannik Sinner was eliminated in the second round by Argentine qualifier Juan Cerundolo. The match, played on Court Philippe-Chatrier, saw Cerundolo triumph 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in two hours and 45 minutes.
Cerundolo's Stunning Victory
Juan Cerundolo, ranked 103rd in the world, produced the performance of his career to knock out the Italian favorite. The 22-year-old Argentine displayed remarkable composure, breaking Sinner's serve five times and firing 42 winners. Cerundolo's aggressive baseline game and effective drop shots kept Sinner off balance throughout the contest.
"This is the best moment of my life," Cerundolo said after the match. "I played with no fear and believed in my game. To beat a player like Jannik here is incredible."
Sinner's Disappointment
Jannik Sinner, who had reached the quarterfinals in Paris the previous two years, struggled with his consistency. The 22-year-old Italian committed 47 unforced errors and failed to convert key break points. Sinner acknowledged his opponent's superior play.
"Juan played very well today. He took his chances and I couldn't find my rhythm. It's a tough loss, but I will learn from it," Sinner stated.
Match Highlights
- Cerundolo broke Sinner early in the first set and held serve to take it 6-4.
- Sinner rebounded in the second set, breaking Cerundolo twice to level the match.
- The third set was tightly contested until Cerundolo broke for a 4-3 lead and served out the set.
- In the fourth set, Cerundolo secured a crucial break at 3-3 and served for the match at 5-4.
What's Next for Cerundolo
Cerundolo advances to the third round, where he will face either 14th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime or qualifier Marco Trungelliti. The Argentine will look to continue his fairy-tale run at Roland Garros.
This loss marks the earliest exit for Sinner at a Grand Slam since the 2023 US Open, where he lost in the second round. The Italian will now shift focus to the grass-court season, including Wimbledon.
