Joao Fonseca stages comeback to defeat Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:16 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
In a surprising turn at Roland Garros, Joao Fonseca came back from two sets down to defeat Novak Djokovic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 in the third round. Djokovic, who led the match early, suffered only his second Grand Slam loss after winning the first two sets. The 17-year-old Fonseca will face Casper Ruud in the next round, marking a significant milestone in his young career.
- •Fonseca's win is his first at a Grand Slam against a top player.
- •Djokovic’s loss marks only his second after leading two sets at a Slam.
- •Fonseca will face Casper Ruud in the fourth round.
- •This match draws parallels to Jurgen Melzer's similar feat in 2010.
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Historic comeback: Meet the only player apart from Joao Fonseca to defeat Djokovic after trailing 0–2 at a slam!
"Novak Djokovic was left searching for answers following his unexpected defeat to Joao Fonseca at Roland Garros. The Serbian star had been in control, up by two sets during their third-round match in Paris.
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