[ "PARIS (AP) — There will be a new men’s champion at the French Open after Novak Djokovic followed Jannik Sinner out of Roland Garros in a five‑set stunner on Friday.", "", "Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca beat 24‑time major winner Djokovic 4‑6, 4‑6, 6‑3, 7‑5, 7‑5 in the third round, continuing the drama that began Thursday when No. 1 Sinner, who finished the year as the runner‑up, lost to 56th‑ranked Juan Manuel Cerundolo.", "", "“Ten minutes after the match I could realise a little bit what I did, what I achieved,” Fonseca said. “It was difficult and amazing for me.”", "", "Djokovic’s attempt at a record 25th Grand Slam title ended in a loss that came after the player had already toppled from two sets up in Paris once before—in 2010. The 39‑year‑old faded as the court cooled in the evening, with shoulder injury, heat and a shortened clay‑circuit build‑up contributing to his performance.", "", "In a match that went to a tiebreak‑filled final set, Fonseca served three consecutive aces on a 6‑6 break point. He remains the first teenager to beat Djokovic at a Grand Slam match, and his win marks a harrowing shift in the men's draw.", "", "I just enjoyed being on court and what a pleasure it was. It’s my first stepping on court against him, Fonseca said. “The end, I think he was more fit than me, that’s crazy.”", "", "He congratulated his mother for her birthday in the crowd and thanked the Brazilian supporters in attendance.", "", "Djokovic, meanwhile, remained gracious and acknowledged Sinner’s recent heat‑related loss, commenting that We’ve all seen today why there is hype around him. The world‑famous Serbian also said he was uncertain whether he would play next year’s French Open — a question he had pondered previous tournaments.", "", "In the women’s side, 15‑ranked Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, still unbeaten on clay, reached the fourth round for the second time, defeating Viktorija Golubic 6‑4, 6‑3. She is set to face four‑time champion Iga Świątek, while compatriot Elina Svitolina advanced with a 6‑2, 6‑3 win over Tamara Korpatsch.", "", "The day also showcased a double‐bagel win for 36‑year‑old Sorana Cîrstea, making her the oldest player in the Open Era to record a 6‑0, 6‑0 Grand Slam victory. She will face China’s Wang Xiyu next.", "", "The tournament’s dynamic narrative continues with Mirra Andreeva’s 6‑4, 6‑2 victory over Marie Bouzkova, adding to her 32‑strike record for the season.", "", "With Novak’s and Jannik’s departures from the men's majors, a brand‑new champion is expected to lift the Coupe des Mousquetaires in the coming days. The next chapters promise to remain as unpredictable as ever.", "", "AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis" ]
Teenager Joao Fonseca Upsets Novak Djokovic at the French Open

Teenager Joao Fonseca Upsets Novak Djokovic at the French Open
In a historic five‑set quarter‑final, 19‑year‑old Brazilian Joao Fonseca became the first teenage player to beat Novak Djokovic at a Grand Slam, with the classic match ending 4‑6, 4‑6, 6‑3, 7‑5, 7‑5. Djokovic’s dream of a 25th title hangs up, and a new champion is in the line of fire.
The French Open headlines swing: Djokovic’s run stalls when Fonseca’s winger turns the tables, while prime‑time drama continues in the women’s draw with a double‑bagel from Sommer‑Cirstea and a historic win by Mirra Andreeva.














