After Djokovic's historic loss, Roland-Garros will crown a first time major champion in years
Novak Djokovic suffered a surprising defeat at Roland-Garros, losing to 19-year-old João Fonseca after leading two sets. This marks a significant upset and the first time Djokovic has lost to a teenager in his career. With both Djokovic and Jannik Sinner eliminated, the tournament will see a first-time Grand Slam champion emerge on the men's side.
- ▪João Fonseca rallied from two sets down to defeat Novak Djokovic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5.
- ▪Djokovic had a remarkable record of 301-1 when leading two sets to none in Grand Slam matches before this loss.
- ▪This defeat signifies a potential changing of the guard in men's tennis, as a new generation of players begins to emerge.
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OutKick-Sports After Djokovic's historic loss, Roland-Garros will crown a first time major champion in years Fonseca rallied from two sets down to beat the 24-time Grand Slam champion, who had been 301-1 with a two-set lead By Jon Root OutKick Published May 29, 2026 6:22pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Novak Djokovic shouldn't have had to go through this: Jason Chaffetz 'The Big Sunday Show' panel reacts to Novak Djokovic winning the Australian Open after being held out from competing in 2022 due to vaccine mandates. Novak Djokovic looked to have a manageable path to a record-breaking 25th major title after world No.
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