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Today’s Round of 64 matches at Roland Garros delivered an absolute earthquake! What seemed like a routine day on the Parisian clay turned into a day of unbelievable drama, massive upsets, and a rollercoaster of emotions. The biggest stories? The inexplicable collapse of a top title contender, the continued rise of a boy born in 2009, and a wild day for American tennis.
The Collapse of the Year: How Sinner Lost a Won Match
The biggest sensation of the day is undoubtedly the exit of Jannik Sinner. The Italian star, one of the main favorites for the title, suffered a shocking defeat to Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerundolo (3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1). But the final score doesn’t tell even a fraction of what actually happened on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Sinner had the match completely in his hands. He was leading 2-0 in sets and had a massive 5-1 lead in the third set. He was just a few points away from cruising into the next round. And then—total shock. The Italian called for a medical timeout due to severe nausea and an urge to vomit. He left the court and spent 20 minutes in the locker room.
When he finally returned to the clay, he was a ghost of his former self. Sinner was visibly exhausted, moving with great difficulty, and playing with zero energy. Cerundolo smelled blood, took the initiative, and ruthlessly exploited Sinner’s physical distress to pull off one of the most spectacular comebacks in recent French Open history.
Moise Kouame: Remember the Name!
While Italy mourns, France is celebrating a new national hero. Moise Kouame, a kid born in 2009, continues to push the boundaries of reality. After making headlines by knocking out veteran Marin Cilic in the first round, the great hope of French tennis showed incredible mental toughness today.
In a grueling five-set marathon, the young Kouame defeated Daniel Vallejo (6-3, 5-7, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(10)). Winning a match via a fifth-set tiebreak at a Grand Slam at just 15 years old is a monumental achievement. The French public is in ecstasy, and Kouame is rapidly becoming the darling of Paris.
A Wild Ride for the Americans
It was a day of mixed fortunes and marathon matches for the American contingent. The highlight was undoubtedly Frances Tiafoe’s epic five-set battle against the Polish giant Hubert Hurkacz, where Tiafoe managed to clutch a 3-2 victory.
Learner Tien, Zachary Svajda, and Brandon Nakashima all secured fantastic wins, with Tien and Nakashima surviving thrilling five-setters of their own. However, the biggest shock for the US fans was the straight-sets exit of Ben Shelton, who was surprisingly outplayed by Belgium’s Raphael Collignon (0-3).
All Today’s Results (Round of 64)
Here is the complete overview of today’s finished matches:
| Winner | Loser | Set Score | Detailed Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobolli F. (ITA) | Wu Y. (CHN) | 3-0 | 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 |
| Tien L. (USA) | Diaz Acosta F. (ARG) | 3-2 | 7-5, 4-6, 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-3 |
| Faria J. (POR) | Struff J-L. (GER) | 3-0 | 7-5, 7-6(1), 6-2 |
| Svajda Z. (USA) | Walton A. (AUS) | 3-1 | 6-3, 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-2 |
| Kouame M. (FRA) | Vallejo D. (PAR) | 3-2 | 6-3, 5-7, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(10) |
| Cerundolo J. M. (ARG) | Sinner J. (ITA) | 3-2 | 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 |
| Tiafoe F. (USA) | Hurkacz H. (POL) | 3-2 | 6-7(7), 7-6(5), 6-4, 6-7(7), 6-4 |
| Cerundolo F. (ARG) | Gaston H. (FRA) | 3-1 | 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 |
| Landaluce M. (ESP) | Kopriva V. (CZE) | 3-2 | 1-6, 2-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-0 |
| Tabilo A. (CHI) | Vacherot V. (MON) | Walkover | Walkover |
| Auger-Aliassime F. (CAN) | Burruchaga R. A. (ARG) | 3-1 | 4-6, 6-0, 7-5, 6-1 |
| Comesana F. (ARG) | Darderi L. (ITA) | 3-2 | 7-6(7), 4-6, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 |
| Nakashima B. (USA) | van Assche L. (FRA) | 3-2 | 6-7(7), 6-4, 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 |
| Collignon R. (BEL) | Shelton B. (USA) | 3-0 | 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 |
| Arnaldi M. (ITA) | Tsitsipas S. (GRE) | 3-1 | 7-6(7), 5-7, 6-3, 6-2 |
| Berrettini M. (ITA) | Rinderknech A. (FRA) | 3-0 | 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 |
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