Big shock at Roland Garros! After Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic dropped out of French Open 2026

Novak Djokovic of Serbia (AP Photo/Emma Da Silva) The 2026 French Open delivered another massive shock as Novak Djokovic was dramatically eliminated in Paris. Teenager Joao Fonseca stunned Djokovic in a marathon five-set battle on Friday. Earlier on Thursday, Sinner’s title hopes collapsed after he struggled physically in extreme heat.Brazilian 19-year-old sensation Fonseca scored the biggest win of her career when she beat Djokovic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 after almost five hours on court. The young star came back from two sets down for the second match in a row to end Djokovic’s latest bid to win a record 25th Grand Slam title.Fonseca kept his composure despite facing one of tennis’ greatest players and gradually took control as the match progressed. The victory sent him into the round of 16 of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career.

Sinner collapses in the Parisian heat

Also on Thursday, world number one Jannik Sinner suffered a shock exit after losing to Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerundol despite leading by two sets. Sinner looked in complete control at the start of the match and was just one game away from victory before things suddenly changed under the scorching heat of Paris.Temperatures touched 32 degrees Celsius and Sinner began to struggle physically on the court. He looked exhausted, bent over between points and even needed medical attention after feeling dizzy and nauseous.After returning to court with ice packs on his neck, the Italian could not recover. Cerundolo sensed an opportunity and dominated the rest of the match, winning 6-3, 6-2, 5-7, 1-6, 1-6.The defeat ended Sinner’s 30-match winning streak and marked his earliest Grand Slam exit since the French Open in 2023. The loss also raised fresh questions about his ability to cope with extreme heat.With both Djokovic and Sinner now out of the tournament, the men’s draw has suddenly opened up, creating a huge opportunity for the remaining contenders in Paris.