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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner was eliminated in the second round of the French Open, losing to Juan Manuel Cerundolo despite a 2-0 lead. The Italian struggled physically in the heat, allowing his Argentine opponent to mount a stunning comeback. Sinner's early exit leaves the tournament without its top seed.
French 17-year-old Moise Kouame stunned former US Open champion Marin Cilic in straight sets at the French Open, becoming the youngest male player to win a Grand Slam match in 17 years. The wildcard entry dominated his 37-year-old opponent, saving two set points in the first set before cruising to a 7-6(4), 6-2, 6-1 victory on Court Simonne Mathieu.
Former world number one Daniil Medvedev suffered a shocking first-round exit at Roland Garros, losing to Australian wildcard Adam Walton 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4. The sixth seed could not overcome his longstanding difficulties on clay, as Walton, ranked 97th, claimed his first win over a top-10 player. Walton will next face American Zachary Svajda in the second round.
The French Tennis Federation held a constructive meeting with top players over Grand Slam revenue sharing, following a media boycott. Players are demanding 22% of total revenue by 2030, up from 15%, and better welfare provisions.
