Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNovak Djokovic crashed out of the French Open on Friday after squandering a two-set lead against Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca.The 24-time Grand Slam champion took the opening two sets 6-4, 6-4 and appeared on course to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros.However, Fonseca, 19, fought back to win the next two sets 6-3, 7-5 as he forced a deciding set.Fonseca was able to hold his nerve under pressure to complete an epic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 victory as he moved into the last 16.Djokovic’s defeat means there will now be a new Grand Slam champion crowned at this year’s tournament after Jannik Sinner crashed out on Thursday and Carlos Alcaraz withdrew prior to the event with a wrist injury.In fullNovak Djokovic crashes out of French Open from two sets up as Joao Fonseca claims stunning upset - live reactionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Novak Djokovic squanders huge lead as he suffers shock loss at French Open
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNovak Djokovic crashed out of the French Open on Friday after squandering a two-set lead against Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca.The 24-time Grand Slam champion took the opening two sets 6-4, 6-4 and appeared on course to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros.However, Fonseca, 19, fought back to win the next two sets 6-3, 7-5 as he forced a deciding set.Fonseca was able to hold his nerve under pressure to complete an epic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 victory as he moved into the last 16.Djokovic’s defeat means there will now be a new Grand Slam champion crowned at this year’s tournament after Jannik Sinner crashed out on Thursday and Carlos Alcaraz withdrew prior to the event with a wrist injury.In fullNovak Djokovic crashes out of French Open from two sets up as Joao Fonseca claims stunning upset - live reactionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
