Djokovic knocked out in French Open third round by Brazil's Fonseca
Summary
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca defeated Novak Djokovic in the third round of the 2026 French Open tennis tournament. Fonseca came back from two sets behind to win the five-set match, ending Djokovic's attempt to win a record 25th Grand Slam title.Key Facts
- Joao Fonseca is 19 years old and from Brazil.
- He beat Novak Djokovic in the third round of the French Open on May 29, 2026.
- The final score was 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5.
- The match lasted almost five hours (4 hours and 53 minutes).
- This was the first time Fonseca reached the last 16 (round of 16) in a major tennis tournament.
- Fonseca will next play against either Casper Ruud or Tommy Paul.
- Novak Djokovic was aiming for his 25th Grand Slam win, which would be a new record.
- The match took place at Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris during the French Open (Roland-Garros).
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