Meltdown
PARIS — It was two Grand Slam tournaments in one: a scorcher in the opening week where the Panama hats and ice towels really did seem essential; and then a rainy and blustery final stretch where the wind sent red grit swirling into contenders’ and spectators’ faces.
Photographers embrace different light and weather, and tennis photographers, like tennis writers, enjoy capturing the spirit of a major that goes off the rails. The moment the unbeatable Jannik Sinner melted down with a two-set, 5-1 lead in the second round, the 2026 French Open became a wild ride.
Shots that will stay with me:
Moise Kouame: Sudden Impact
