Djokovic knocked out in French Open third round by Brazil's Fonseca

Novak Djokovicslatest quest for a record 25th Grand Slamended with a defeat to Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in the third round of theFrench Openon Friday.

The 19-year-old Fonseca rallied from two sets down for the second straight match to stun Djokovic, winning 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 after four hours and 53 minutes.

Fonseca is through to the last 16 of a major for the first time. He will next play two-time Roland Garros runner-up Casper Ruud or American 24th seed Tommy Paul.

Brazil's Joao Fonseca celebrates winning his third round match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP and AP)

Originally published on France24

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