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João Fonseca defeats Novak Djokovic in five-set thriller at French Open

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 9:43 PM

Last updated May 29, 2026

João Fonseca defeats Novak Djokovic in five-set thriller at French Open

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João Fonseca, a 19-year-old Brazilian, triumphed over Novak Djokovic in a five-set match at the French Open. After Djokovic took a 2-0 lead, Fonseca rallied to win 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5. This marks a significant moment in Fonseca's career as he defeats a 24-time Grand Slam champion. The match lasted over four hours and saw Djokovic struggling physically, eventually vomiting during the contest. Fonseca's victory propels him into the next round, further establishing his rising profile in tennis.

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•Fonseca wins 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 against Djokovic
•Match lasted over four hours on Philippe-Chatrier
•Djokovic, 39, struggled with physical exhaustion
•This victory advances Fonseca to the next round
•Demonstrates a new era in men’s tennis

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Djokovic had stormed into 2-0 lead on Philippe-Chatrier Brazilian 19-year-old wins 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 As Novak Djokovic limped back to his chair four hours into a tennis match that had descended into hell, the 24-times grand slam winner did not have much more to give. A two-set lead had unravelled and his 39-year-old body had hit a wall against a shining opponent 20 years his junior. Having reached the umpire’s chair, Djokovic vomited into the red dirt. Still, nobody has mastered the art of finding victory from a miserable position quite like Djokovic, so everybody inside Court Philippe-Chatrier knew he could always conjure a path through. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Tumaini Carayol at Roland Garros

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The Guardian SportMay 29, 2026, 9:43 PM
Teenage prodigy João Fonseca beats old master Novak Djokovic in five-set epic at French Open
Djokovic had stormed into 2-0 lead on Philippe-Chatrier Brazilian 19-year-old wins 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 As Novak Djokovic limped back to his chair four hours into a tennis match that had descended into hell, the 24-times grand slam winner did not have much more to give. A two-set lead had unravelled and his 39-year-old body had hit a wall against a shining opponent 20 years his junior. Having reached the umpire’s chair, Djokovic vomited into the red dirt. Still, nobody has mastered the art of finding victory from a miserable position quite like Djokovic, so everybody inside Court Philippe-Chatrier knew he could always conjure a path through. Continue reading...

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