Chris Evert says Jannik Sinner 'shouldn't have been allowed' to leave court during French Open controversy
Chris Evert criticized the handling of Jannik Sinner's medical timeout during the French Open. She stated that cramping should not be classified as an injury, and thus Sinner should not have been allowed to leave the court. Evert emphasized the need for consistency in enforcing the rules for all players, regardless of their status.
- ▪Chris Evert believes Jannik Sinner should not have left the court during his medical timeout.
- ▪Evert pointed out that the rules state cramping is not considered an injury.
- ▪She argued that while top players deserve scheduling considerations, the rules must be applied consistently.
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OutKick-Sports Chris Evert says Jannik Sinner 'shouldn't have been allowed' to leave court during French Open controversy The 18-time Grand Slam champion told OutKick the rules clearly state cramping is not an injury By Dan Zaksheske OutKick Published May 28, 2026 5:13pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 28 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Tennis legend Chris Evert made the case for special treatment for the sport's top players. But then she explained why Jannik Sinner shouldn’t have gotten it the way that he did.
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