Joao Fonseca stuns Novak Djokovic to ensure new grand slam champion in France
A new grand slam champion will be crowned at the French Open after teenager Joao Fonseca came of age in a thrilling five-set victory over Novak Djokovic.
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Djokovic's 25th Slam bid ends with French Open loss to Fonseca - ESPN
PARIS — Novak Djokovic's latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam was ended by Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca after a five-set fight in the third round of the French Open on Friday.
Djokovic knocked out in French Open third round by Fonseca
PARIS: Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca knocked out Novak Djokovic in the third round of the French Open on Friday to scupper the Serbian great's latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam. The 19-year-old Fonseca rallied from two sets down for the second straight match to stun Djokovic, winning 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 after four hours and 53 minutes. Fonseca is through to the last 16 of a major for the first time.
Vallejo fined for sexist remarks about female referee at French Open
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Teen sensation Fonseca comes of age by taming Djokovic at French Open
PARIS, May 29 : Novak Djokovic's latest bid to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title was left in tatters after his 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-5 7-5 third-round defeat by Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca at the French Open on Friday.