João Fonseca defeats Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
João Fonseca achieved a significant victory over Novak Djokovic in the third round of the Roland Garros tournament. The match drew attention as Gustavo Kuerten observed from Florianópolis Airport, although he did not comment publicly. Fonseca's win marks a pivotal moment early in his career, showcasing his potential on the grand stage of tennis. Following this victory, Fonseca will advance to the next round, where he hopes to continue his strong performance.
- •João Fonseca won against Novak Djokovic
- •The match occurred in the third round of Roland Garros
- •Gustavo Kuerten watched the match from Brazil
- •This victory is a career milestone for Fonseca
- •Fonseca advances to the next round of the tournament
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Gustavo Kuerten cheers as fellow Brazilian Joao Fonseca follows in his footsteps at the French Open
- 11:28 AMYahoo Sports — Guga Kuerten’s reaction said everything about João Fonseca’s win over Novak Djokovic
"Former French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten was getting nearly as animated in the front row of the stands as Joao Fonseca was on the court. In the end, both Brazilians were celebrating after the 19-year-old Fonseca followed up his five-set victory over Novak Djokovic by beating two-time runner-up Casper Ruud 7-5, 7-6 (8), 5-7, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals at Roland Garros on Sunday. Fonseca is the first Brazilian man to reach the last eight in Paris since — you guessed it — Kuerten in 2004.
"João Fonseca delivered the biggest win of his young career at Roland Garros, stunning Novak Djokovic in the third round while Gustavo Kuerten watched on from Florianópolis Airport. Kuerten did not need to say anything publicly.
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 10:44 PMGustavo Kuerten cheers as fellow Brazilian Joao Fonseca follows in his footsteps at the French Open
Former French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten was getting nearly as animated in the front row of the stands as Joao Fonseca was on the court. In the end, both Brazilians were celebrating after the 19-year-old Fonseca followed up his five-set victory over Novak Djokovic by beating two-time runner-up Casper Ruud 7-5, 7-6 (8), 5-7, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals at Roland Garros on Sunday. Fonseca is the first Brazilian man to reach the last eight in Paris since — you guessed it — Kuerten in 2004.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 11:28 AMGuga Kuerten’s reaction said everything about João Fonseca’s win over Novak Djokovic
João Fonseca delivered the biggest win of his young career at Roland Garros, stunning Novak Djokovic in the third round while Gustavo Kuerten watched on from Florianópolis Airport. Kuerten did not need to say anything publicly.
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