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Sinner Falls at Roland Garros to Heat

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner suffers a surprising defeat at Roland Garros as extreme heat ends his 30-match winning streak.

Jannik Sinner's quest for a Grand Slam title at Roland Garros came to an abrupt end as the Italian top seed succumbed to extreme temperatures that have proven to be his personal kryptonite. Despite being undefeated in 30 matches and having won Indian Wells, Miami, Montecarlo, Madrid, and Rome this season, the 22-year-old couldn't overcome the challenging conditions. freshyourfeel.org

The defeat marks another instance where Sinner has struggled with heat at major tournaments, continuing a pattern that has prevented him from becoming the seventh man to complete the career Grand Slam. His Roland Garros campaign ended when he was unable to adapt to the inhumane playing conditions that have historically challenged many players at the clay-court major.