Alexandre Muller withdrew from his French Open first-round match against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Tuesday after suffering a calf injury.
The 29-year-old Frenchman began the match on Philippe Chatrier court by holding serve and breaking early. He then lost the next nine games in a row, dropping the first set 6-2 and falling behind 3-0 in the second set. Muller requested a medical timeout and returned briefly before shaking hands with Tsitsipas and leaving the court in tears.
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Jannik Sinner lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round of the French Open on May 28. The world No. 1 led by two sets before physical issues forced him off court. The defeat ended his 30-match winning streak.
David Goffin secured a straight-sets victory in the first round of French Open qualifying on May 18 and struggled to hold back tears during his post-match interview. The 35-year-old Belgian defeated Tseng Chun-hsin 6-3, 6-1 in 73 minutes at Court Suzanne-Lenglen. The emotional moment came as the crowd gave him a standing ovation and chanted his name.
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Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to the French Open after a first-round loss, with tributes from fellow players including Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. The 41-year-old Swiss player was emotional as the crowd gave him a standing ovation on Court Simonne-Mathieu.
Arthur Fils retired after four games in his first-round match at the Italian Open on May 9 due to hip pain. The world number 17's withdrawal raises questions about his readiness for the French Open later this month.
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Top French player Arthur Fils withdrew on Saturday against Andrea Pellegrino at the Rome Masters 1000 after feeling hip pain.
David Goffin reflected emotionally on his retirement decision following a loss at the Monte Carlo Masters. The 35-year-old Belgian fell to Emilio Nava in a three-set battle, marking his final appearance at the tournament. Goffin shared insights into his fading motivation and the demands of professional tennis.
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Stan Wawrinka pulled out of the Italian Open just minutes before his second qualifying match on May 6. The 41-year-old Swiss player cited exhaustion after a grueling first-round win the previous day. Pablo Carreno Busta advanced via walkover.