French Open 2026: A First Week Full of Shocks, Upsets and a Changing of the Guard
The opening week of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros has produced one of the most unpredictable Grand Slam tournaments in recent memory. Before the tournament began, most attention centered on world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, veteran legend Novak Djokovic, and the leading contenders in a highly competitive women's field. Just seven days into the event, however, the tournament landscape has been completely transformed by a series of stunning upsets on both sides of the draw. Men's Draw Turned Upside Down The biggest story of the first week has undoubtedly been the shocking exits of the tournament's biggest stars. World No. 1 Sinner appeared to be cruising into the third round when he established a commanding two-set lead against Argentine clay-court specialist Juan Manuel Cerúndolo. The Italian was even just one game away from victory before an astonishing collapse under the intense Paris heat. Cerúndolo mounted a remarkable comeback, while Sinner struggled physically and m...