Jannik Sinner, world number one and hot favourite for the French Open, suffered a shocking second-round defeat to Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo in a five-set thriller.

Struggling with illness and low energy, Sinner initially led the match but began to falter in the third set, eventually losing 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1.This defeat ends Sinner's 30-match winning streak since March and halts the ‘Sincaraz’ Grand Slam streak.Despite the heat being manageable, Sinner described feeling dizzy and lacking energy, necessitating a medical timeout.Cerundolo, ranked 56th, capitalised on Sinner's physical issues to secure the upset, earning praise for his composure under pressure.

Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka advanced to the third round after a tough win over Donna Vekic, highlighting another story of resilience and style at Roland Garros.With Sinner out, Novak Djokovic and other top contenders, including Alexander Zverev, have an opportunity to chase major titles.The tournament now sees a more open field, with several dark horses potentially capitalising on the absence of the top seed.