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Three-time champion Novak Djokovic out of French Open in the third round

  • On Friday, 19-year-old Joao Fonseca defeated Novak Djokovic in a third-round French Open match, ending the 39-year-old Serb's latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
  • Fonseca, who was still in his crib when Djokovic won his first Grand Slam at the 2008 Australian Open, successfully challenged his senior colleague throughout the five-hour match.
  • A frustrated Djokovic confronted a cameraman during a changeover with a two-set lead, asking for space: "For God's sake, make some space."
  • Rallying from 1-3 down in the decider, the Brazilian showed nerves of steel to win the match 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-5 7-5 with three straight aces.
  • This defeat further opens the draw in Paris following the shock exit of Jannik Sinner, as Djokovic's wait to surpass Margaret Court's record mark continues.
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With three aces, the Brazilian João Fonseca completes his comeback after 0-2 set back against the Serbian old star. Alexander Zverev is now the last top 5 player in the tournament after the end of Sinner and Djokovic.

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UOL broke the news on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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