João Fonseca defeated Novak Djokovic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 after four hours and 53 minutes in the third round of the French Open on Friday. 'I was trying to hit the ball as fast as I could. Djokovic, he does not miss,' Fonseca said after the monumental win.
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João Fonseca defeated Novak Djokovic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 after four hours and 53 minutes in the third round of the French Open on Friday. 'I was trying to hit the ball as fast as I could. Djokovic, he does not miss,' Fonseca said after the monumental win.
João Fonseca defeated Novak Djokovic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 in the third round of the French Open on Friday. 'I was trying to hit the ball as fast as I could. Djokovic, he does not miss,' Fonseca said.
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Le Monde English reported the story as "Djokovic knocked out in French Open third round by Fonseca." The Guardian US reported the story as "French Open 2026: Kostyuk shocks Swiatek; Jodar beats Carreño Busta in five sets." New York Post reported the story as "Novak Djokovic snaps at cameraman before stunning French Open loss."
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6 sources have covered this story, including The Guardian US, The Independent, New York Post and Sky News and 2 other outlets. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 7 hours ago.
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