SINNER EXITS FRENCH OPEN 2026 AS AGASSI CRITICISES PREPARATION

Jannik Sinner has been eliminated from the 2026 French Open in Paris. His exit, along with the absences of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, means the tournament has advanced without its three most prominent recent contenders. The early departures have left the draw open to a new group of players. The result marks a notable shift in the competitive landscape at Roland Garros.

Andre Agassi publicly criticised Sinner's preparation following the loss, stating there was "no excuse" for how the world number one approached the tournament. Agassi did not qualify his remarks, delivering them as a direct assessment of Sinner's readiness. Sinner had entered the French Open as a leading title contender. Alcaraz and Djokovic were both absent from the draw, removing two of the field's most experienced clay-court competitors.

The simultaneous absence of Sinner, Alcaraz, and Djokovic from the latter stages represents the first time in recent years that Roland Garros has proceeded without all three. The remaining players in the draw now compete for a title without facing any of the trio. Agassi's public comments add external scrutiny to Sinner's clay-court campaign heading into the rest of the season. The tournament continues in Paris with the new generation of players competing for the title.