Joao Fonseca knocks Djokovic out of French Open
--> Joao Fonseca knocks Djokovic out of French Open May 29, 2026 8:49 pm Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates his victory over USA’s Zachary Svajda at the conclusion of their men's singles second round tennis match on day four of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on August 27, 2025. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca knocked Novak Djokovic out in the third round of the French Open on Friday to scupper the Serbian great’s latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam. The 19-year-old Fonseca rallied from two sets down for the second straight match to stun Djokovic, winning 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 after four hours and 53 minutes. Fonseca, the 28th seed, is through to the last 16 of a major for the first time. He will next play two-time Roland Garros runner-up Casper Ruud or American 24th seed Tommy Paul. Asked how he kept believing after falling behind, Fonseca replied: “I actually didn’t. “I just kept playing. I just enjoyed being on court. What a pleasure it was stepping on court with him (Djokovic) for the first time. Related News Champions League final: Arteta urges Arsenal to make history against PSG Premier League data reveals biggest winners, losers from VAR decisions PSG still ‘hungry’ for Champions League glory, says Dembele “I was trying to hit the ball as fast as I could. Djokovic, he does not miss.” Djokovic’s exit comes a day after the shock elimination of world number one and red-hot title favourite Jannik Sinner. It means there will be a first-time men’s Grand Slam champion this year at the French Open, ending a run of nine successive majors won by Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz. AFP Kindly share this story: Stay informed and ahead of the curve! Follow The Punch Newspaper on WhatsApp for real-time updates, breaking news, and exclusive content. Don't miss a headline – join now! Stay in the know—fast. Get instant alerts, breaking headlines, and exclusive stories with the Punch News App. Download now and never miss a beat.
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