Djokovic Falls to Fonseca, Ends Quest for 25th Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic was upset by Brazil's Joao Fonseca in the third round of the 2026 French Open. The loss ends Djokovic's pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title.
Djokovic fought hard on the clay courts but was outperformed by the younger opponent's aggressive play. Fonseca's victory has become one of the tournament's biggest surprises.
Organizers highlighted the high level of competition in the match. Djokovic's upcoming training schedule and his goals for the rest of the 2026 season are now under close scrutiny.
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