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Djokovic suffers stunning Roland Garros 2026 exit against 19-year-old Fonseca
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Djokovic suffers stunning Roland Garros 2026 exit against 19-year-old Fonseca

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Novak Djokovic was unexpectedly eliminated from Roland Garros 2026 after leading his match.
  • He lost to 19-year-old Brazilian player Joao Fonseca in a surprising upset.
  • This marks the second time in Djokovic's career he has lost a match after winning the first two sets.

Novak Djokovic has been sensationally knocked out of Roland Garros 2026, suffering a stunning defeat at the hands of 19-year-old Brazilian wildcard Joao Fonseca.

The shocking upset occurred after Djokovic had established a commanding two-set lead. Many expected the Serbian star to cruise through the match and advance to the fourth round, especially after Jannik Sinner's earlier surprise exit.

However, the momentum dramatically shifted in the third set. Djokovic appeared to become complacent, allowing Fonseca to seize control and win the set 6-3. The young Brazilian continued his inspired play through the remaining sets, while Djokovic struggled to regain his rhythm.

Fonseca's powerful and energetic performance, fueled by the thrill of his comeback, overwhelmed Djokovic. The Serbian veteran showed signs of physical struggle and lacked the dynamic movement needed to counter Fonseca's rapid shots. This marked the second instance in Djokovic's career where he lost a Grand Slam match after winning the opening two sets, the first being against Jurgen Melzer at Roland Garros in 2010.

The unexpected exit of one of the tournament's favorites opens up the draw significantly, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Grand Slam tennis and the emergence of new talents.

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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.