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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
TL;DR
- 19-year-old João Fonseca defeated Novak Djokovic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 in a 4hr 53min French Open match.
- Djokovic held a two-set lead but struggled physically, eventually vomiting on court.
- Fonseca displayed remarkable resilience and skill, especially in the latter sets and crucial moments, to secure the win.
- Djokovic acknowledged Fonseca was the better player in important moments, despite his own physical challenges.
- This marks only the second time Djokovic has lost from two sets up at a Grand Slam.
- The absence of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz had shifted focus to Djokovic, but he couldn't capitalize.
- Alexander Zverev is now considered the title favorite, with Casper Ruud and Alex De Minaur also advancing.