In a stunning upset at Roland-Garros, world No.1 Jannik Sinner was eliminated in the second round on May 28, 2026, losing to Alexander Zverev 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. The match, played on Court Philippe-Chatrier, lasted 3 hours and 12 minutes.
Sinner, the top seed and heavy favorite, struggled with his first-serve percentage (58%) and committed 42 unforced errors. Zverev, ranked No.4, broke Sinner three times and saved 8 of 11 break points.
This marks the earliest exit for a men's world No.1 at Roland-Garros since 2004, when Andy Roddick lost in the second round. Sinner had won the Australian Open earlier this year and was aiming for his first French Open title.
Zverev will face Carlos Alcaraz in the third round. Alcaraz defeated qualifier Hugo Dellien in straight sets earlier on Friday.
