Why beating Djokovic is coming of age moment for Fonseca
Summary
Joao Fonseca, an 18-year-old Brazilian tennis player, defeated Novak Djokovic at the 2025 French Open, becoming the first teenager to beat Djokovic at a major tournament. This victory marks a major achievement for Fonseca, who has now reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time.Key Facts
- Joao Fonseca beat Novak Djokovic in the third round of the 2025 French Open.
- Fonseca came back from two sets down to win the match in almost five hours.
- He is the first teenager to defeat Djokovic at a Grand Slam event.
- Fonseca is the first Brazilian man to reach the fourth round of a major since 2011.
- He won his first ATP title in Buenos Aires in February 2025 and his second at the Swiss Indoors in October 2024.
- Fonseca is ranked world number 30 and was seeded 28th at the French Open.
- This win means there will be a new Grand Slam champion in 2026, as Djokovic was knocked out early and other top players are absent or out.
- Fonseca said he enjoyed playing and hit a series of important aces to win the match.
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