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Novak Djokovic After Joao Fonseca Loss: "I Just Ran Out of Gas"
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Novak Djokovic After Joao Fonseca Loss: "I Just Ran Out of Gas"

SI Feed·Pat Benson·3 days ago
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The best match of Friday at Roland Garros was the intergenerational showdown between Novak Djokovic and Joao Fonseca . The 19-year-old prodigy was able to upset the 24-time Grand Slam champion in a five-set comeback victory: 4-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-5, 7-5. After blowing a 2-0 lead, Djokovic was still emotional during his post-match press conference. He was equally disappointed in his own play and effusive in his praise of Fonseca. However, he had no desire to discuss his future plans so soon after a heartbreaking loss. Below are the most important topics Djokovic touched on when speaking with the media in Paris. Fonseca was the better player Djokovic opened his presser by acknowledging it was a tough loss for him, before immediately pivoting to praising Fonseca. "But huge credit to Joao for really deserving to win the match," Djokovic said. "I think he without a doubt was a better player in important moments and those crucial fourth and fifth sets.…

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