Jannik Sinner Defended by Venus Williams After Andre Agassi Criticizes Roland Garros Exit

At the second round of the 2026 French Open, Italy’s world‑number‑one Jannik Sinner experienced nausea and cramps and was beaten by Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerundolo.

Former champion Andre Agassi said on TNT that there were “no excuses” for Sinner’s exit, comparing the 2026 heat‑affected performance – lasting only 1 hour 45 minutes – with Sinner’s 5‑hour‑30‑minute final the previous year and urging better preparation and hydration.

Former star Venus Williams defended Sinner, noting he has never lost a match longer than 3 hours 55 minutes, never quits the court and handles defeat with grace.

Italian tennis fans also look ahead to fellow Italians Cobolli and Arnaldi reaching the Paris final.