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When Jannik Sinner Plummeted Down to Earth

The No. 1 and massive French Open favorite suffered one of the steepest collapses in tennis history.

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Ben Rothenberg
May 29, 2026
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Jannik Sinner exits the French Open after one of the most stunning losses in tennis history. (Photo by Ben Rothenberg for Bounces)

PARIS, France — Before I claim that the most shocking collapse in tennis history happened on Thursday at Roland Garros—which I will—I will start by reminding folks that Jannik Sinner was considered one of the most prohibitive favorites at any major tennis tournament this century.

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