Paris – Jannik Sinner’s bid for a maiden French Open title and career Grand Slam went up in smoke as he experienced physical issues in his second-round match against Juan Manuel Cerundolo and fell to a 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 defeat on a scorching Thursday.

Sinner arrived in Paris as the favorite having lifted clay-court titles in Monte Carlo, Madrid and Rome, with his main rival and defending champion Carlos ‌Alcaraz ruled ‌out with injury, and Novak Djokovic searching for his best form.

But Cerundolo tore up the ​script in a dramatic clash where he held his nerve even as last year’s runner-up crumbled while on the verge of a big win, sending shockwaves through Roland Garros.

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