French Open 2026 results: Novak Djokovic beaten by Joao Fonseca in third-round thriller

Novak Djokovic's wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenage star Joao Fonseca produced a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round.

French Open 2026 results: Novak Djokovic beaten by Joao Fonseca in third-round thriller. Novak Djokovic's wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenage star Joao Fonseca produced a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round. The Serb was the only player left in the draw who had won a major title and was arguably the favourite to go all the way after world number one Jannik Sinner lost on Thursday. But after winning the first two sets, Djokovic was gradually overpowered by 19-year-old Fonseca, who hit back to force a decider. In front of a raucous crowd, Fonseca battled back from 3-1 down in the fifth set to win 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-5 7-5 after a gruelling four hours and 53 minutes. Fonseca is the first teenager to beat the Serb at a major - a testament to the coolness he showed under pressure...