Joao Fonseca eliminates Novak Djokovic in French Open upset
Yahoo Entertainment • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 10:29 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026
Joao Fonseca defeated Novak Djokovic in the third round of the 2026 French Open, eliminating the defending champion. The loss marks a significant upset as Djokovic was a favorite to win the tournament. Fonseca capitalized on crucial moments throughout the match to secure victory. This event continues a pattern of top seeds falling early in the competition, raising questions about the tournament's competitiveness this year.
- •Joao Fonseca won against Novak Djokovic in the third round.
- •Djokovic was a favorite to win the tournament.
- •The match contributed to several upsets among top seeds.
- •Fonseca capitalized on crucial points during the match.
- •He will face a challenging opponent in the next round.
- 10:29 PMYahoo Entertainment — French Open: Joao Fonseca upsets Novak Djokovic in third round as favorites continue to fall - Yahoo Sports
"Novak Djokovic was surprisingly eliminated from the 2026 French Open.
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