Teenager Stuns Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros in Another Major Upset
The 19-year-old Brazilian became the youngest player to beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam and advanced after 11 aces and a 74% first-serve rate.
- Brazilian Joao Fonseca defeated Novak Djokovic in the third round of the French Open on Friday, staging a comeback from two sets down to win 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5.
- Fonseca became the youngest player to defeat Djokovic in a Grand Slam at 19 years old, thwarting the 24-time champion's pursuit of a record 25th title with 11 aces and a 74 first-serve percentage.
- Temperatures hovered around 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the match, which Fonseca said left him struggling early. "I actually didn't believe I could win," he said, adding that Djokovic "doesn't miss and we still think he's 20."
- The Serbian had led 5-4 in the fifth set before the collapse, meaning no former major champions remain in the French Open men's singles draw for the first time since 1968.
- Fonseca will face either Casper Ruud or Tommy Paul in the fourth round, as the tournament remains wide open following early exits by top-seeded Jannick Sinner and Daniil Medvedev.
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