Andrew DampfMay 29, 2026 – 7.10amParis | Not since Rafael Nadal was winning his record 14 French Opens had a player come to Roland Garros as such an overwhelming favourite to win the clay-court Grand Slam.Jannik Sinner had won everything there was to win in tennis over the past three months: five straight Masters 1000 titles — three of them on clay — and 30 straight matches.APSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Jannik Sinner loses in French Open to his toughest opponent: the heat
The world No. 1 was eliminated in the French Open second round after wilting in hot Parisian conditions. The Italian had been tipped to easily win the title.
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