Rising Brazilian star Joao Fonseca rallied from two units right down to get rid of file 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in 5 units on Friday night.
The third-seeded Serb and three-time French Open titlist misplaced after holding a two-set lead 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 5-7. The match lasted 4 hours and 53 minutes.
Djokovic gained the primary two units over the 19-year-old, and it seemed like he would cruise to a victory. Nevertheless, Fonseca began to claw his method again into the match. He managed to degree the competition and compelled a decider.
Although Nole at instances seemed to be struggling bodily between factors, he shortly carved out an early 3-1 lead within the fifth set. His rival broke again instantly and transformed one other probability within the eleventh sport earlier than serving it out to seal the win.
Match statistics: aces (8-11), double faults (1-1), winners (70-68), unforced errors (39-47), whole factors gained (167-164).
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