Joao Fonseca upsets Novak Djokovic at the French Open
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 2:23 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Joao Fonseca defeated Novak Djokovic at the French Open, marking a significant upset in the tournament. This victory not only guarantees a new champion but could also be a pivotal moment for Fonseca's career, suggesting he may emerge as a notable player in the future. Djokovic, a previous favorite, exits the competition earlier than anticipated. The result reshapes the tournament's competitive as it moves into the later rounds.
- •Joao Fonseca defeats Novak Djokovic
- •Match played at the French Open
- •Fonseca could emerge as a future star
- •Djokovic's exit reshapes tournament dynamics
- •New champion guaranteed at the French Open
- 2:23 PMYahoo Sports — History shattered: Joao Fonseca pulls off a 35-year miracle over Novak Djokovic
- 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Novak Djokovic Did Zero To Beat Himself’ — Andy Roddick Rejects ‘Laziest Narrative’ About João Fonseca’s Paris Win
- 5:02 AMESPN — How a surging Fonseca upset Djokovic -- and what i...
- 6:14 PMATP Tour — Djokovic, Fonseca into fifth set of Roland Garros R3 thriller - ATP Tour
"Just two weeks into the Grand Slam on Court Philippe-Chatrier, it saw another one of the most historic upsets in the tournament’s history. In a third-round match that stretched for 4 hours and 53 minutes, 19-year-old Brazilian sensation João Fonseca engineered a miraculous comeback from two sets down to defeat 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.
"Joao Fonseca added another twist to an already unpredictable Roland Garros, coming from behind to stun Novak Djokovic in five sets last Friday. Fonseca fought back from two sets down to take out the 24-time major winner, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5.
"Joao Fonseca brought his penchant for the big stage to Roland Garros in style on Friday evening, when the #NextGenATP Brazilian rallied from two sets down to shock record 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 2:23 PMHistory shattered: Joao Fonseca pulls off a 35-year miracle over Novak Djokovic
Joao Fonseca added another twist to an already unpredictable Roland Garros, coming from behind to stun Novak Djokovic in five sets last Friday. Fonseca fought back from two sets down to take out the 24-time major winner, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 6:50 AM‘Novak Djokovic Did Zero To Beat Himself’ — Andy Roddick Rejects ‘Laziest Narrative’ About João Fonseca’s Paris Win
Just two weeks into the Grand Slam on Court Philippe-Chatrier, it saw another one of the most historic upsets in the tournament’s history. In a third-round match that stretched for 4 hours and 53 minutes, 19-year-old Brazilian sensation João Fonseca engineered a miraculous comeback from two sets down to defeat 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.
- ESPNMay 30, 2026, 5:02 AMHow a surging Fonseca upset Djokovic -- and what i...
Joao Fonseca's win over Novak Djokovic guarantees a new French Open champion and might be a star-making breakthrough for the young player.
- ATP TourMay 29, 2026, 6:14 PMDjokovic, Fonseca into fifth set of Roland Garros R3 thriller - ATP Tour
Joao Fonseca brought his penchant for the big stage to Roland Garros in style on Friday evening, when the #NextGenATP Brazilian rallied from two sets down to shock record 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic.
- Sky Sports—Djokovic sensationally dumped out of French Open by Brazilian teen Fonseca
Novak Djokovic has been sensationally knocked out of the French Open after losing a five-set epic against 19-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca.
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