Sinner's meltdown is not rare: A look at other major collapses at Grand Slams
New Delhi, May 29 -- Top-ranked Jannik Sinner lost in the second round of the French Open on Thursday after leading by two sets and serving at 5-1 in the third set.
Sinner allowed Juan Manuel Cerundolo back in the match and lost 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1. He failed to serve out the match twice.
Cerundolo claimed 18 of the final 20 games and became the first man to oust the top-seeded player at Roland Garros before the third round since 2000.
Here is a look at other high-profile collapses at men's tennis majors:
1974 French Open final
Clay-court great Manuel Orantes led by two sets but Bjorn Borg rallied to win 2-6, 6-7 (4), 6-0, 6-1, 6-1.
1975 US Open semifinals
This time it was Orantes on the right side of a comeback, against Guille...
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