The day the French Open men's draw blew wide open

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Image caption, Jannik Sinner had won 30 matches in a row before losing to Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the French Open second round

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BBC Sport tennis news reporter

Not too long ago there were accusations that the men's singles at Grand Slams were becoming a predictable two-horse race.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz had swept the previous nine Grand Slams between them, going head-to-head in three of those finals.

When Alcaraz pulled out of the French Open with a wrist injury, it was expected to make for a tournament that lacked jeopardy, because who could stop Sinner?

It felt as though the sweltering conditions in Paris could be the Italian top seed's biggest obstacle - and the 24-year-old wilted in the heat on Thursday.

Sinner battled illness as Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo - who deserves great credit for remaining calm - took advantage to win their second-round match 3-6 2-6 7-5 6-1 6-1.

Once again it…