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French Open: In Epic Comeback, Fonseca Rallies From Two Sets Down To Stun Djokovic In Round 3
Stade Roland Garros: Brazilian youngster Joao Fonseca scripted an epic comeback at the French Open on Friday, fighting back from a two-set deficit to stun three-time champion Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller in the third round at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris.
Fonseca, the 19-year-old #NextGenATP, looked down and out as Djokovic surged ahead by winning the first two sets. But the Brazilian rallied brilliantly to win the next three sets to shock the record 24-time major champion 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 in one of the matches of the fortnight at the clay major. With Jannik Sinner already sent packing, Djokovic's defeat stripped the clay court major of another touted title contender, further leaving the men's singles draw open.
It was curtains for Djokovic as Fonseca prevailed in four hours and 53 minutes to inject even further intrigue into one of the most wide-open Grand Slam tournament draws in recent memory.
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