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Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record-tying 25th Grand Slam title ended abruptly at Roland-Garros on Tuesday, as Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca claimed a five-set upset. The 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-4 victory sent shockwaves through tennis, marking the first time Djokovic lost before the fourth round at the French Open since 2017.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner admitted fatigue after his fourth-round upset at Roland Garros. The Italian’s exit came amid brutal 38°C temperatures that forced officials to implement unprecedented cooling measures. A medical timeout and three match delays raised fresh questions about player welfare in extreme weather.
Top seed Elena Rybakina suffered a shocking second-round exit at the French Open 2026, falling to Ukraine’s Yuliia Starodubtseva in straight sets. The 22-year-old underdog, ranked 47th, dominated the match with relentless baseline rallies, ending Rybakina’s title defense before the quarterfinals.
British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu faces Argentine qualifier Solana Sierra in a high-stakes French Open 2026 opener at Roland Garros. The clash marks Raducanu’s first Grand Slam match since Wimbledon 2024, drawing global attention to Paris.