Fonseca stuns Djokovic in third-round epic
Teenager Joao Fonseca achieved a remarkable victory over Novak Djokovic in the third round of the French Open, marking a significant upset in the tournament. After losing the first two sets, Fonseca rallied to win the match in a thrilling five-set battle that lasted nearly five hours. This defeat leaves Djokovic still seeking his 25th Grand Slam title, as he becomes one of the few players to lose to a teenager at a major event.
- ▪Joao Fonseca is only the sixth teenager to defeat Novak Djokovic in an ATP Tour-level match.
- ▪Djokovic lost after winning the first two sets, with Fonseca coming back to win 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-5 7-5.
- ▪This marks only the third time in 22 appearances that Djokovic has failed to reach the second week at Roland Garros.
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Fonseca stuns Djokovic in third-round epicImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Joao Fonseca is only the sixth teenager to beat Novak Djokovic in an ATP Tour-level matchPublished11 minutes agoNovak Djokovic's wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenage star Joao Fonseca produced a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round.The Serb was the only player left in the draw who had won a major title and was arguably the favourite to go all the way after world number one Jannik Sinner lost on Thursday.But after winning the first two sets, Djokovic was gradually overpowered by 19-year-old Fonseca, who hit back to force a decider.In front of a raucous crowd, Fonseca battled back from 3-1 down in the fifth set to win 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-5 7-5…
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