Joao Fonseca eliminated by Roman Safiullin at Wimbledon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 12:27 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Joao Fonseca was eliminated from Wimbledon after losing to Roman Safiullin in straight sets. Safiullin, a qualifier ranked 132nd, won the match 6-3 6-3 6-3, securing a spot in the last-16. Fonseca's exit means Novak Djokovic will not face him if he advances past Arthur Rinderknech in his next match. Fonseca previously reached the quarter-finals at the French Open last month but could not carry that momentum into Wimbledon.
- •Safiullin defeated Fonseca 6-3 6-3 6-3 in the third round.
- •Fonseca had reached the quarter-finals of the French Open last month.
- •Safiullin previously upset 12th seed Andrey Rublev in the first round.
- •Djokovic plays Arthur Rinderknech on Centre Court later today.
- 1:19 PMYahoo Sports — João Fonseca stunned by Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin at Wimbledon
- 12:27 PMYahoo Sports — Joao Fonseca stunned by qualifier to boost Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon path
"Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin wiped away tears after beating Brazilian rising star João Fonseca 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon on Friday. Safiullin, ranked No. 132, dealt with a knee injury last year but this week has eliminated two seeded opponents at the All England Club. Fonseca was seeded No. 24.
"Fonseca, who could have played Novak Djokovic in the fourth round, was knocked out by qualifier Roman Safiullin
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 1:19 PMJoão Fonseca stunned by Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin at Wimbledon
Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin wiped away tears after beating Brazilian rising star João Fonseca 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon on Friday. Safiullin, ranked No. 132, dealt with a knee injury last year but this week has eliminated two seeded opponents at the All England Club. Fonseca was seeded No. 24.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 12:27 PMJoao Fonseca stunned by qualifier to boost Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon path
Fonseca, who could have played Novak Djokovic in the fourth round, was knocked out by qualifier Roman Safiullin
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