Sinner eliminated at Roland Garros: Defeated in the Parisian cauldron.

The same old problem repeated itself when Jannik Sinner was eliminated in the second round of Roland Garros because his body was exhausted and he collapsed from the heat in Paris.

Shock at Roland Garros

This is a story of downfall. The champion stumbles, gradually fades away, and finally gives up. Jannik Sinner lost (6-3, 6-2, 5-7, 1-6, 1-6 after 3 hours and 36 minutes), and what had previously seemed so certain was completely overturned.

The world number one tennis player had just won 30 consecutive matches, sweeping all the major titles from Monte Carlo and Madrid to Rome, but then everything unexpectedly fell apart. That's life. That's sport .

Sinner was the victim of the biggest surprise at Roland Garros 2026. Photo: FFT

With just one game to win, leading 5-1 in the third set, Sinner leaned against the barrier and stood motionless for a few seconds. When he returned to play, he repeatedly stretched due to hamstring and hip pain. Referee Aurelie Tourte quickly stepped down to speak with the Italian player. He was dizzy and vomiting.

“I can’t wait any longer… what do we do now?” he said. The referee responded, “It depends on what’s wrong with you.” “I don’t know if it’s dehydration…”

Shortly afterwards, Sinner left the field with the doctor – the rules allow this if the referee deems it necessary – but when he returned, his face was still full of bewilderment. He had completely collapsed.

In the technical area, everyone was silent. Again? Yes, yet again. A familiar "battery drain." There was no cure. Before leaving the court for a medical checkup, Sinner had lost by 15 points, and then that number increased to 18.

At the Philippe Chatrier stadium at 2:30 PM (local time), the atmosphere was strange, with millions of questions hanging in the air.

Sinner was completely exhausted. Photo: FFT

Will he make it back? Will he overcome this setback? Will the medication and electrolyte mixtures save him? Furthermore, is Roland Garros about to lose its number one contender for the title, the player who has been dominating the courts since March?

Sinner writhed in pain, while Juan Cerundolo's coach reacted angrily, claiming it was against the rules to enter the Italian player's locker room. Everything descended into chaos.

This is nothing new. It happened to Sinner in Cincinnati last year, then in Shanghai, twice at the Australian Open (2025 and 2026), and most recently in Rome.

Those were serious warnings. Ghosts kept haunting him. Sinner and the sun seemed like two incompatible entities.

Collapse due to heat

“I can’t… why is this happening…?” Sinner shook his head repeatedly, as if questioning himself. He tried again after his second return from the locker room, but to no avail. He could only manage with his wrists and his last ounce of strength.

The heat caused Sinner to collapse. Photo: Opta

The machine gradually died down. On the other side of the net, Cerundolo did exactly what he needed to do – powerful, deep, and spinning shots, waiting for his opponent to collapse on their own.

Sinner tried to stand firm in his last vestiges of pride, but there was no turning back. His dream of completing the Grand Slam collection – the only title missing being Roland Garros – had vanished into thin air. Bad luck continued to plague him.

A year ago, he came very close to victory, with three championship points ahead of Carlos Alcaraz, but failed to capitalize. Now, the heat has betrayed him once again.

Born amidst mountains and snow, Sinner continued his losing streak in Paris because of the sun. Temperatures during the first week of the tournament consistently exceeded 30 degrees Celsius, affecting everything from physical fitness and technique to tactics – especially when tennis is often criticized for its packed schedule.

Weather forecasts had previously warned that Paris would be hit by a "heat dome" that would blanket Europe, and climate factors could be decisive.

Sinner has repeatedly had problems with sunlight. Photo: FFT

Despite thorough preparation and careful physical care, the days leading up to the match showed worrying signs, with many players experiencing cramps, exhaustion, or dizziness. A prime example was Jakub Mensik, who had to be helped off the court by several people.

Not only the temperature, but the heat-absorbing clay surface and the rising hot air make the playing experience even more grueling. Players must constantly replenish minerals and electrolytes to cope.

Sinner was much stronger, but he still hadn't fully adapted to such harsh conditions. He'd pulled through in Melbourne, but not this time. In Paris, one could hear his silent screams.

This is certainly the opportunity Novak Djokovic has been waiting for. At 39, he is pursuing a milestone that no one in tennis history, men or women, has ever reached: 25 Grand Slam titles.

In any case, what Sinner experienced serves as a warning for the 2026 World Cup – a tournament taking place amidst scientific warnings about extreme temperatures.

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