Who is Joao Fonseca? Meet 19-year-old that knocked tennis legend Novak Djokovic out of French Open
Joao Fonseca, a 19-year-old Brazilian tennis player, achieved a remarkable upset by defeating Novak Djokovic in the third round of the 2026 French Open. This victory marks Fonseca's first time advancing past the third round in a Grand Slam tournament. Known for his resilience, he came back from two sets down to win the match in five sets.
- ▪Joao Fonseca is currently ranked No. 30 in the world by ATP.
- ▪He is the highest-ranking Brazilian tennis player on the Singles circuit.
- ▪Fonseca previously made it to the third round of Wimbledon and the French Open in 2025.
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