Can Joao Fonseca win the 2026 French Open

In the crazy happenings of the 2026 French Open, Joao Fonseca took out the living legend Novak Djokovic in an epic win for the ages.

Fonseca is a great player, but at 19, no one could see this coming especially after he lost the first two sets. His play in the first set was shaky at best, seemingly aware of his presence on the court with the GOAT of the sport. Somehow, he worked his way into the match, a fact that surprised even himself. Confidence from his previous round’s five set win likely helped.

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Fonseca’s mom got a great birthday present

On his mom’s birthday, he logged the biggest win of his young career.

Can he go all the way and win this year’s French Open? His recovery from two rounds of difficult five set tennis matches is a concern, but the confidence he gained from winning this match makes him tough to stop.

Besides being physically ready, he has to manage his mental health to enjoy this high but quickly reset for the upcoming rounds.

Fonseca turned pro in 2024 and has managed a lot of buzz about his talent and enthusiastic fanbase.

He won two ATP titles, one on clay and one on hardcourt.

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Despite the defeat, Djokovic was his usual gracious self at the net talking with Fonseca.

It was a tall order for even Djokovic to win the French Open with practically no clay court match preparation.

The 2026 French Open has produced big upsets and odd moments along with blistering heat. The heat wave is expected to break over the weekend, and in just over a week, a maiden men’s singles Grand Slam champion will be crowned.