Grand Slam record-holder Novak Djokovic was eliminated in the third round of the French Open by 19-year-old Brazilian João Fonseca, who rallied from two sets down to win in a five-set match lasting nearly five hours.
Key points
- João Fonseca, ranked 30th in the world, is the first teenager to defeat Novak Djokovic on the Grand Slam stage.
- The match concluded with a score of 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 after 4 hours and 53 minutes of play.
- Novak Djokovic, a 39-year-old Serbian, was seeking his 25th Grand Slam title.
- The defeat follows the second-round exit of top-ranked Jannik Sinner and the withdrawal of Carlos Alcaraz, leaving the men's draw significantly more open.
Why it matters
The early exit of the 24-time Grand Slam champion, combined with the previous departures of other top-ranked players, marks a significant shift in the competitive landscape of the French Open.
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