Fonseca rallies to defeat Djokovic at French Open 2026

The Guardian Sport1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 7:21 PM

Last updated May 29, 2026

Fonseca rallies to defeat Djokovic at French Open 2026
Summary

At the French Open 2026, Brazilian teenager Fonseca mounted an impressive comeback to defeat Novak Djokovic, recovering from a two-set deficit. The match keeps Djokovic waiting for his 25th Grand Slam title. Iga Swiatek and Andrey Rublev also progressed in their respective matches, aiming for titles as the tournament continues. Swiatek, despite facing a break early in her match, is known for her resilience, while Rublev battled through early setbacks against Borges.

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  • Fonseca defeats Djokovic after being down two sets
  • Swiatek and Rublev advance in their matches
  • Swiatek faces Linette; Rublev plays Borges
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The Brazilian teenager showed his title credentials by storming back from two sets down to keep Novak Djokovic waiting for a 25th grand slam title Now then. Swiatek is brilliant at coaxing herself through the rounds, but she’ll not be happy to be broken immediately, Linette leading 2-0 … er, make that 2-1, the advantage immediately confiscated. Meantime, Rublev has also been broken, the serving that settled set one forsaking him in two, and that, really is the difference; he hammers his racket into the clay, which is better than doing so into himself, and he leads 7-5 1-3. Borges, who’ll feel unlucky to have lost the first set, breaks Rublev immediately for 5-7 2-0, while Linette holds in game one of her clash with Swiatek. Continue reading...

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