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Eleanor Crooks

Jannik Sinner suffers stunning French Open exit amid heat controversy

World number one Jannik Sinner suffered a stunning collapse at Roland Garros, crashing out in the second round after squandering a commanding lead against Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerundolo.

Sinner appeared to be cruising towards victory, holding a two-set advantage and leading 5-1 in the third, but his tolerance for the heat evaporated within sight of the finish line.

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