PHOTOS | Djokovic Vs Fonseca, French Open: 19-Year-Old Topples Serbian Legend In Five-Set Thriller

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Joao Fonseca produced the biggest win of his young career as the 19-year-old Brazilian stunned Novak Djokovic in a brutal five-set thriller at the French Open, battling back from two sets down to win 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5. Djokovic appeared in complete control early, but Fonseca's fearless shot-making and relentless intensity turned the match around as the Serbian struggled physically in the humid conditions. The teenager held his nerve in a tense final set and sealed a memorable victory with three consecutive aces, reaching the fourth round at Roland-Garros for the first time.

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Joao Fonseca of Brazil celebrates winning the third round men's singles tennis match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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Joao Fonseca of Brazil
Joao Fonseca of Brazil enters the court for the third round men's singles tennis match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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French Open: Novak Djokovic vs Joao Fonseca
Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns to Joao Fonseca of Brazil during their third round men's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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French Open: Joao Fonseca vs Novak Djokovic
Joao Fonseca of Brazil returns to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their third round men's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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A man reacts during the third round men's singles tennis match between Joao Fonseca of Brazil and Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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French Open 2026: Joao Fonseca vs Novak Djokovic
Joao Fonseca of Brazil, bottom, celebrates as he plays against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their third round men's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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French Open Tennis: Joao Fonseca vs Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic of Serbia gestures as he plays against Joao Fonseca of Brazil during their third round men's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris. | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena
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French Open Tennis Championships: Novak Djokovic vs Joao Fonseca
Joao Fonseca of Brazil returns to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their third round men's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris. | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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Novak Djokovic French Open Tennis Championships
Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns to Joao Fonseca of Brazil during their third round men's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris. | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena
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Novak Djokovic French Open Tennis Tournament
Novak Djokovic of Serbia cools himself during a break of the third round men's singles tennis match against Joao Fonseca of Brazil at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris. | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena
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French Open Tennis Tournament: Joao Fonseca vs Novak Djokovic
Joao Fonseca of Brazil, bottom, returns to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their third round men's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris. | Photo: AP/Emma Da Silva
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Tennis: Novak Djokovic vs Joao Fonseca
Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts as he plays against Joao Fonseca of Brazil during their third round men's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris. | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena
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French Open Tennis Tournament: Joao Fonseca vs Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts as he plays against Joao Fonseca of Brazil during their third round men's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Friday, May 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena
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French Open Tennis Tournament: Joao Fonseca vs Novak Djokovic
Joao Fonseca of Brazil celebrates winning the third round men's singles tennis match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Friday, May 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Emma Da Silva
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French Open Tennis Tournament: Joao Fonseca vs Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic of Serbia, right, and Joao Fonseca of Brazil hug after their third round men's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Friday, May 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Emma Da Silva
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French Open Tennis Tournament: Joao Fonseca vs Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic of Serbia, left, and Joao Fonseca of Brazil hug after their third round men's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Friday, May 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena
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French Open Tennis Tournament: Joao Fonseca vs Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic of Serbia leaves the court after the third round men's singles tennis match against Joao Fonseca of Brazil at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Friday, May 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Emma Da Silva
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French Open Tennis Tournament: Joao Fonseca vs Novak Djokovic
Joao Fonseca of Brazil celebrates winning the third round men's singles tennis match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Friday, May 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena
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French Open Tennis Tournament: Joao Fonseca vs Novak Djokovic
Joao Fonseca of Brazil celebrates winning the third round men's singles tennis match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Friday, May 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

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