Djokovic knocked out by teen Fonseca
Mumbai, May 30 -- Novak Djokovic's latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam ended with a defeat to Joao Fonseca in the third round of the French Open on Friday. The 39-year-old Serb - a three-time champion at Roland Garros - lost to the 19-year-old Brazilian 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 as temperatures again reached 33degC.
Djokovic looked exhausted in the fifth set but soldiered on and his exit leaves the men's draw even more open following Jannik Sinner's second-round exit on Thursday.
In the women's draw, former champion Iga Swiatek continued her march in search for a fifth title at the French Open when she beat compatriot Magda Linette 6-4, 6-4 in the third round in Paris on Friday.
Each of the third seed's wins at Roland Garros this term h...
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