Novak Djokovic lost his quest for a mind-boggling 25th Grand Slam title in a five set thriller against Joao Fonseca on Friday at the 2026 French Open. With Carlos Alcaraz injured and Jannik Sinner losing in a five set

Djokovic came to Roland Garros with questions over his form after getting beat in his only clay-court match before the tournament. He lost to Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic at the Italian Open after missing two months because of a right shoulder injury.

Despite suffering an agonizing loss Friday at Roland Garros, the legendary Novak Djokovic left Philippe-Chatrier with his head held high. Many fans considered Djokovic to be the favorite to win the 2026 French Open once world No.

Why Novak Djokovic's five-set defeat by Joao Fonseca was the clearest sign yet that the ageing process is finally catching up with him.

PARIS (AP) — At age 39, Novak Djokovic can still wear opponents down. Even opponents nearly half his age — and in front of a hostile crowd. Djokovic came back from a set down for a 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 victory over 22-year-old home player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the French Open on Sunday in his record 82nd Grand Slam appearance.

Novak Djokovic placed ice packs around his neck and on top of his head during changeovers to keep cool amid the Paris heat wave at the French Open on Wednesday.

Joao Fonseca continued the teenage takeover at the French Open by joining Rafael Jodar in the quarter-finals. Two days after his stunning victory over Novak Djokovic, the electrifying young Brazilian was at it again on Court Philippe Chatrier,