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IN PHOTOS: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner eases into the second round of French Open

Updated On: 27 May, 2026 12:31 PM IST | Atharva Upasani

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner cruised past his French opponent, Clement Tabur, in the first round of the French Open. The Italian is only a French Open title away from completing a 'Career Slam'. (Pics: AFP)

Jannik Sinner (Pic: AFP)

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Jannik Sinner (Pic: AFP)
Jannik Sinner started his French Open campaign by beating Frenchman Clement Tabur 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round on Tuesday.

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Jannik Sinner started his French Open campaign by beating Frenchman Clement Tabur 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round on Tuesday.

The Italian star is the overwhelming favourite to win the French Open after Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the tournament due to a wrist injury

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The Italian star is the overwhelming favourite to win the French Open after Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the tournament due to a wrist injury

Sinner came into Roland Garros on a 29-match winning streak, dropping only three sets and having also completed his full set of Masters 1000 titles earlier this month.

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Sinner came into Roland Garros on a 29-match winning streak, dropping only three sets and having also completed his full set of Masters 1000 titles earlier this month.

Sinner would complete his Career Slam with a French Open win, having already won the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open so far in his career

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Sinner would complete his Career Slam with a French Open win, having already won the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open so far in his career

The World No. 1 will face Argentine Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round in Paris

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The World No. 1 will face Argentine Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round in Paris

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