Jannik Sinner's French Open defeat was latest in series of issues with heat and cramps

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Jannik Sinner suffered a surprising defeat at the French Open after experiencing health issues related to heat and cramps, despite holding a significant lead. This continues a pattern of physical struggles for the athlete impacting his performance in major tournaments.

Two days after Jannik Sinner’s shocking meltdown at the French Open, it’s still unclear what exactly the issue was that led to him wasting a seemingly insurmountable advantage in his second-round match. What is clear, though, is that the top-ranked player has had a series of issues with heat and cramps in big matches throughout his career. Sinner said after wasting a two-set and 5-1 advantage in his five-set loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo that he didn’t feel well when he woke up the morning of Thursday’s match.