Djokovic knocked out in French Open third round by Fonseca
João Fonseca of Brazil achieved a remarkable upset by defeating Novak Djokovic in the third round of the French Open. The match concluded with Fonseca winning after coming back from two sets down, marking his first entry into the last 16 of a major tournament. This loss for Djokovic follows the earlier elimination of world number one Jannik Sinner, ensuring a new men's Grand Slam champion this year.
- ▪João Fonseca defeated Novak Djokovic in the third round of the French Open.
- ▪Fonseca rallied from two sets down to win the match 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5.
- ▪This victory marks Fonseca's first time reaching the last 16 of a major tournament.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
João Fonseca of Brazil celebrates winning the third round men's singles tennis match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, on May 29, 2026. CHRISTOPHE ENA / AP PHOTO/CHRISTOPHE ENA Brazilian teenager João Fonseca knocked Novak Djokovic out in the third round of the French Open on Friday, May 29, 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.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Le Monde (EN).
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Le Monde (EN)
