Novak Djokovic of Serbia (AP Photo/Emma da Silva)
The 2026 French Open caused another massive shock as Novak Djokovic bowed out in dramatic fashion in Paris. Youngster Joao Fonseca stunned Djokovic in a marathon five-set match on Friday.
Earlier on Thursday, Sinner’s hopes of competing for the title collapsed after he suffered physically in extremely hot conditions.The 19-year-old Brazilian Fonseca notched the biggest win of his career, beating Djokovic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 after nearly five hours on court. The young star came back from two sets down for the second match in a row and ended Djokovic’s last-ditch attempt to win his 25th Grand Slam title.
Fonseca maintained his composure despite facing one of the greatest tennis players and gradually took control of the match as the match progressed.
The win sent him into the round of 16 at a Grand Slam for the first time in his career.
The sinner collapses in the heat of Paris
On Thursday, world number one Jannik Sinner suffered a sudden exit after losing to Argentine Juan Manuel Cerundolo despite leading by two sets. Sinner looked completely in control at the start of the match and was just one game away from victory before things suddenly changed under the scorching Paris heat.Temperatures reached 32 degrees Celsius, and Sinner began to struggle physically on the field.
He appeared exhausted and bent over in spots, and even needed medical attention after feeling dizzy and nauseous.After returning to court with ice packs around his neck, the Italian was unable to recover. Cerundolo sensed the opportunity and controlled the rest of the match, winning 6-3, 6-2, 5-7, 1-6, 1-6.The defeat ended Sinner’s 30-match winning streak and marked his closest Grand Slam exit since the 2023 French Open. The loss also raised new questions about his ability to cope in extreme heat conditions.With both Djokovic and Sinner now out of the tournament, the men’s draw has suddenly opened its doors, creating a huge opportunity for the remaining contenders in Paris.