The French Open men's draw has been thrown wide open following the stunning second-round exit of world number one Jannik Sinner. The top seed, who arrived as the favorite after winning titles in Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome, collapsed in a five-set loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo. After leading two sets to zero and holding a 5-1 lead in the third, Sinner struggled with dizziness and a lack of energy in scorching heat, eventually falling 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1. The defeat ended Sinner's 30-match winning streak and his bid for a maiden French Open title.
With Sinner out and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz absent due to injury, 39-year-old Novak Djokovic now has a significant opportunity to pursue a record 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic has remained steady through the first two rounds and is set to face Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in the third round. Other contenders include second seed Alexander Zverev, who faces Quentin Halys, and Felix Auger-Aliassime, who will play Brandon Nakashima.
In the women's draw, top seed Aryna Sabalenka and defending champion Coco Gauff remain primary contenders. Sabalenka advanced by defeating Elsa Jacquemot and will next face Daria Kasatkina. Meanwhile, four-time champion Iga Swiatek overcame Magda Linette to set up a clash with Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk. Kostyuk reached the fourth round after beating Viktorija Golubic, while fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina also continues her quest for a historic singles title.
Local excitement has surged around 17-year-old French wildcard Moise Kouame. Ranked 318th in the world, Kouame became a sensation after a grueling five-set victory over Adolfo Vallejo, making him one of the youngest men to reach the third round in the professional era. Additionally, 19-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar has also advanced to the third round, where he will face Alex Michelsen.