India, May 30 -- In one of the most historic results in French Open history, Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca came back from two-sets down to beat 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. With this result, he became only the second player to turn around a two-set deficit against the world number one.

Novak Djokovic was gunning for a record 25th slam title, and had the chance after Jannik Sinner's loss yesterday. However, he too was affected by the heat as he lost the thrilling contest. Fonseca came through 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 on Court Philippe Chartrier, delivering on his extreme promise in 4h53m.

Djokovic's loss means a fresh grand slam champion will be crowned in Paris next weekend.

Fonseca is a highly-touted youngster expected...