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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 eliminated by Roman Safiullin at Wimbledon

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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1:19 PMYahoo Sports — João Fonseca stunned by Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin at Wimbledon
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What they're saying

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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 Sports