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Djokovic knocked out in French Open third round by Brazil’s Fonseca

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Djokovic knocked out in French Open third round by Brazil’s Fonseca

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Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca knocked out Novak Djokovic in the third round of the French Open on Friday to scupper the Serbian great’s latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam.

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays against Brazil's Joao Fonseca.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic plays against Brazil’s Joao Fonseca during their men’s singles match on day 6 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 29, 2026. © Thomas Samson, AFP

Novak Djokovic’s latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam ended with a defeat to Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in the third round of the French Open on Friday.

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 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.

Brazil's Joao Fonseca celebrates winning his third round match

Brazil’s Joao Fonseca celebrates winning his third round match against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic. © Benoit Tessier, Reuters

(FRANCE 24 with AFP and AP)

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