Novak Djokovic snaps at cameraman before stunning French Open loss
Novak Djokovic experienced a surprising defeat at the French Open after leading two sets against João Fonseca. During the match, Djokovic expressed frustration at a cameraman for being too close, highlighting the intensity of the competition. Despite his loss, Djokovic received a standing ovation as he left the court, while Fonseca praised him as an idol after the match.
- ▪Djokovic lost to João Fonseca in a five-set match that lasted nearly five hours.
- ▪He expressed frustration at a cameraman during the match, asking for more space.
- ▪Fonseca became only the second player to defeat Djokovic after being two sets down.
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Tennis Novak Djokovic snaps at cameraman before stunning French Open loss By Jenna Lemoncelli Published May 29, 2026, 4:43 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic wasn’t happy that a camera person got too close during his third-round clash with 19-year-old João Fonseca on Friday at the 2026 French Open. “Can you come more in my face? For God’s sake make some space,” Djokovic, 39, said while near his bench after going up two sets at Court Philippe-Chatrier. As the camera moved away from him, a ball boy handed Djokovic two ice packs to cool down amid a heat wave in Paris — where temps at the tournament are reaching low-to-mid 90s.
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