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Novak Djokovic squanders huge lead as he suffers shock loss to Brazilian teenager at French Open

The Independent·Jamie Braidwood·3 days ago
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Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. All News Sport Culture Lifestyle Naomi Osaka chooses another bold French Open outfit after ‘fashion show’ criticism Novak Djokovic crashed out of the French Open on Friday after squandering a two-set lead against Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca. The 24-time Grand Slam champion took the opening two sets 6-4, 6-4 and appeared on course to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros. However, Fonseca, 19, fought back to win the next two sets 6-3, 7-5 as he forced a deciding set. Fonseca was able to hold his nerve under pressure to complete an epic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 victory as he moved into the last 16. Djokovic’s defeat means there will now be a new Grand Slam champion crowned at this year’s tournament after Jannik Sinner crashed out on Thursday and Carlos Alcaraz withdrew prior to the event with a wrist injury.…

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