Joao Fonseca Upsets Djokovic at French Open Third Round

In a stunning upset at the French Open, 19-year-old Brazilian tennis player Joao Fonseca defeated three-time champion Novak Djokovic in the third round. Fonseca, who was two sets down, rallied to win the match with scores of 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5, marking the biggest victory of his career.

Djokovic, a firm favorite to win the tournament due to the absence of injured Carlos Alcaraz, initially led 5-1 in the first set but struggled as the match progressed. The match lasted four hours and 53 minutes, making it the second longest of the tournament so far.

After the match, Djokovic expressed disappointment at losing a two-set lead but praised Fonseca for his bravery and performance. Fonseca, who was playing against his idol for the first time, expressed disbelief at his victory and gratitude for the opportunity to compete.