Boy from Brazil destroys Djokovic push for historic 25

Novak Djokovic's most glaring opportunity to win that elusive history-making 25th grand slam title has been exploded by Joao Fonseca, the brilliant boy from Brazil whose epic French Open victory had all the exhilarating feel of a changing of the tennis guard.

Boy from Brazil destroys Djokovic push for historic 25. Novak Djokovic congratulates Joao Fonseca after the teen beat the veteran at Roland Garros. Photo: EPA PHOTO Novak Djokovic's most glaring opportunity to win that elusive history-making 25th grand slam title has been exploded by Joao Fonseca, the brilliant boy from Brazil whose epic French Open victory had all the exhilarating feel of a changing of the tennis guard. The dynamic 19-year-old Fonseca, who's long been touted as a potential superstar in the sport's new age, demonstrated rare heart and talent to come back from two sets down to outlast the ultimate champion, 20 years his senior, 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-5 ‌7-5 in a wonderful contest lasting seven minutes under five hours. Magnificent in trying to combat Father Time in the draining heat and magnanimous in defeat, Djokovic's loss means...