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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Novak Djokovic's most recent search for a record 25 Grand Slam titles ended at the hands of Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca after a five-set battle on Friday in Roland Garros' third round.
Three-time champion Novak Djokovic lost in five games to Brazilian Joao Fonseca after leading 2-0.
Sarcastic Novak Djokovic clashes with French Open cameraman in terse exchange before blowing two-set lead in shock defeat by 19-year-old star
JAMES SHARPE: The 24-time Grand Slam champion had been out on Court Philippe-Chatrier long enough to know things were far from done. Source link : https://www.dailymail.com/sport/tennis/article-15859583/Sarcastic-Novak-Djokovic-clashes-French-Open-cameraman-terse-exchange-blowing-two-set-lead-shock-defeat-19-year-old-star.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2026-05-29 20:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content b…
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