Juan Manuel Cerundolo Stuns Jannik Sinner in Epic Roland Garros Comeback

In a stunning upset at Roland Garros, Juan Manuel Cerundolo rallied from two sets down to defeat World No. 1 Jannik Sinner. This remarkable comeback not only ended Sinner's hopes for a Career Grand Slam but also marked a significant milestone for Cerundolo, who reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time. With both Sinner and Alcaraz out of the tournament, the path is clear for a new champion to emerge. Read on to discover the details of this thrilling match and what lies ahead for Cerundolo.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 29, 2026, 02:04 IST

Cerundolo's Remarkable Upset at Roland Garros

Paris [France], May 28 (News Media): In a thrilling turn of events at Roland Garros, Juan Manuel Cerundolo made an incredible comeback, overcoming World No. 1 Jannik Sinner after trailing by two sets. The final score was 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1, marking a dramatic end to Sinner's quest for a Career Grand Slam.

Initially, Sinner appeared to dominate the match, establishing a commanding 5-1 lead in the third set. However, the tide shifted as the Italian began to experience physical difficulties.

The 24-year-old struggled to close out the match, failing to serve it out twice and even needing a medical timeout at 5-4, 0/40, according to the ATP Tour's official site.

Recognizing the change in momentum, Cerundolo elevated his game, winning 18 of the last 20 games, resulting in one of the most significant upsets of the 2026 season.

Ranked 56th in the world, the Argentine became the first player since Karol Kucera in 2000 to knock out the top seed at the French Open before the third round.

With Roland Garros being the only Grand Slam title missing from his accolades, Sinner aimed to join an elite group of seven men who have achieved a Career Grand Slam in the Open Era.

Entering the tournament on a remarkable 30-match winning streak, Sinner had previously claimed all five ATP Masters 1000 titles in 2026 before this unexpected defeat.

This loss adds to Sinner's heartbreak on Court Philippe-Chatrier, where he infamously lost three championship points against Carlos Alcaraz in last year's final.

Both Sinner and Alcaraz have been the dominant forces in men's tennis, sharing the last nine Grand Slam titles. However, with Sinner now out of the French Open and Alcaraz sidelined due to a wrist injury, the opportunity for a new major champion is wide open since the Australian Open in 2024.

Cerundolo, advancing to the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time, will face either Spaniard Martin Landaluce or Czech player Vit Kopriva next.