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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Kieran Jackson

How the heat and illness wrecked Jannik Sinner’s Career Grand Slam dream

Jannik Sinner crashed out of the French Open in the second round on Thursday after dramatically cramping, one game away from winning the match.

The world No 1, and the overwhelming favourite to win the men’s singles title, was two sets and 5-1 to the good against Argentine player Juan Manuel Cerundolo, when he suffered a physical breakdown.

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