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Juan Manuel Cerundolo

Argentine tennis player who defeated world number one Jannik Sinner in the 2026 French Open second round.

2026-05-282026-10-09

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … But he added that he was "ready to take on the challenge" in Shanghai, where he will kick off his campaign against either Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo or qualifier Nicolas Mejia of Colombia in the second round. …

    Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return
  3. August 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Canada's second-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime eliminated Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo 7-5, 6-1 in 90 minutes. …

    No.1 Sabalenka slams Wang to advance at Cincinnati
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    … A five-set semi-final loss to Djokovic at the Australian Open was followed by a shock second-round defeat by Juan Manuel Cerundolo at the French Open. …

    Jannik Sinner: Quiet man of tennis basks in the limelight
  7. Citizen Digital

    … "I'm very happy about the win but I'm mostly very happy about the level we played." Sinner has banished the memories of his shock second-round exit from the French Open at the hands of Juan Manuel Cerundolo when he blew a two-set lead last month. …

    Irrepressible Sinner outlasts Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title
  8. June 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … He hasn't reached a Grand Slam final this year and crashed out of the French Open in the second round, blowing a two-set lead against Juan Manuel Cerundolo as he wilted in the stifling Paris heat. …

    Sinner, Djokovic headline Wimbledon's star-studded opening day
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Sinner hasn't played since suffering a shock defeat against Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round of the French Open in May. …

    Sinner ready for Wimbledon defence despite lack of time on grass
  11. Citizen Digital

    … The Italian world number one has not played since suffering a shock defeat against Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the French Open second round in May. …

    Serena Williams to face Joint in Wimbledon return after four-year absence
  12. Citizen Digital

    … the draw was open, but I just tried to keep doing my routines, keep doing what I've been doing, and just see what happens." Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini targets his first Slam quarter-final since 2022 when he goes up against Sinner's conqueror Juan Manuel Cerundolo …

    Sabalenka, Osaka clash in blockbuster French Open tie
  13. May 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    … French Open bid collapses By AFP May 29, 2026 06:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Italy's Jannik Sinner leaves following a press conference given after being defeated by Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo …

    Sinner 'hits wall' as French Open bid collapses
  15. Citizen Digital

    … lacement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); After a typically efficient first-round win in the night session on Court Philippe Chatrier on Tuesday, Sinner will aim to seal his last-32 berth when he opens Thursday's play on centre court against Juan Manuel Cerundolo …

    Sinner, Sabalenka aim to stay hot at French Open

Yesterday

  1. Alcaraz returns to Shanghai Masters after wrist injury recovery

    Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz said he was feeling "mentally fresh" ahead of the Shanghai Masters tournament, coming off a victory at the Japan Open after recovering from a wrist injury that sidelined him from April until August. The world number three's body is still adjusting to demanding matches but he expressed confidence in his training.

    15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Sabalenka reaches Cincinnati fourth round with dominant victory

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated China's Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 in 54 minutes to advance to the fourth round of the Cincinnati Masters, extending her winning streak to 45 consecutive victories at the Masters 1000 level.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 13 July

  1. Sinner wins second consecutive Wimbledon title, fifth Grand Slam

    Italy's Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in four sets to claim his second consecutive Wimbledon title and fifth Grand Slam crown, drawing within two majors of rival Carlos Alcaraz.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Sinner wins second consecutive Wimbledon title over Zverev

    Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon title, defeating French Open champion Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7/9), 7-6 (7/2), 6-3, 6-4 in Sunday's final to claim his first Grand Slam title since winning at the All England Club twelve months prior.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 29 June

  1. Sinner defends Wimbledon title as stars return to grass

    Jannik Sinner begins his bid for a second successive Wimbledon title as the grass-court Grand Slam opens with star-studded lineups including Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, and returning Serena Williams, twelve months after Sinner and Iga Swiatek won their respective titles.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Sinner defends Wimbledon title bid despite grass-court inactivity

    Italy's Jannik Sinner, the world number one, says he is ready to defend his Wimbledon title despite having skipped warm-up tournaments and having limited time on grass courts. Sinner has not played since losing to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the French Open second round in May.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 26 June

  1. Serena Williams faces Maya Joint in Wimbledon singles return

    Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam champion, returns to singles action at Wimbledon after four years away, having been drawn to play Australia's Maya Joint in the first round following a wild card entry.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 1 June

  1. Sabalenka and Osaka face off in French Open night match

    Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will compete in the first French Open women's night match in three years on Monday, with Sabalenka seeking a maiden Roland Garros title after losing last year's final to Coco Gauff, and Osaka advancing to the French Open last 16 for the first time in her career.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 29 May

  1. Sinner's 30-match winning streak ends in French Open second round

    World number one Jannik Sinner suffered a dramatic five-set defeat to Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the French Open second round, collapsing from a 5–1 lead in the third set. Sinner said he ran out of energy and "hit the wall," reporting dehydration and dizziness.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 28 May

  1. Sinner, Sabalenka target French Open progression on Thursday

    Men's world number one Jannik Sinner and women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka aim to advance into the last 32 at Roland Garros. Sinner, who won all three clay-court Masters titles this season and lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 French Open final, faces Juan Manuel Cerundolo on centre court Thursday.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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