Jannik Sinner, the man, the myth, the carrot-topped legend, had a bit of a tumble in Shanghai. Just when we thought he was cruising to another victory, fresh off his win in Beijing, his body decided to hit the eject button. During a nail-biter against Tallon Griekspoor, Sinner’s legs apparently went on strike, forcing him to retire from the match. It was a tough scene for fans as the World No. 2, known for his grit, couldn’t even walk properly before conceding. So much for defending that title.

This unexpected exit wasn’t just a bummer for the tournament; it’s a massive blow to Sinner’s quest for the year-end No. 1 spot. With this retirement, he’s basically handing a load of ranking points back and letting his main rival, Carlos Alcaraz, get even more comfortable at the top. The race to b

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