Joao Fonseca Stuns Djokovic in 4-Hour, 53-Minute Roland-Garros Comeback
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Updated · Roland-Garros · May 29
Joao Fonseca Stuns Djokovic in 4-Hour, 53-Minute Roland-Garros Comeback
22 articles · Updated · Roland-Garros · May 29
Joao Fonseca overturned a two-set deficit to beat Novak Djokovic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 in a 4-hour, 53-minute third-round thriller on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
The 19-year-old Brazilian wore down the 24-time Grand Slam champion with dynamic shotmaking, ending Djokovic's run after nearly five hours before 15,000 spectators.
Djokovic had entered Friday as the only former Grand Slam champion left in the men's singles draw after Jannik Sinner's earlier exit.
The loss ended Djokovic's bid for a record 25th major title and left Roland-Garros guaranteed to crown a first-time men's singles champion.
Beyond his powerful forehand, what makes Joao Fonseca the biggest threat to the Alcaraz-Sinner duopoly?
Is a 19-year-old's upset over Djokovic the definitive end of the 'Big 3's' reign?