Joao Fonseca Beats Djokovic at French Open
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- Joao Fonseca became the first teenager to beat Novak Djokovic at a Grand Slam, rallying from two sets down to win 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-5 7-5 in the third round of the 2025 French Open.
- Novak Djokovic lost his first match at Roland Garros in five sets, ending his 19th attempt to be beaten by a teenager.
- Dino Prizmic was defeated by Fonseca after the Brazilian rallied from two sets down in the second round.
- Jannik Sinner exited in the second round and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz was absent, meaning a new Grand Slam champion will be crowned in 2026.
- Joao Fonseca, seeded 28th and world number 30, celebrated his mother’s birthday on court and said he never expected to win.
Why it matters: Fonseca gains a historic Grand Slam victory that propels him into the sport’s elite and boosts his marketability, while Djokovic endures a rare defeat, marking his first loss to a teenager at a major.
