Sweltering heat and a fierce wind swept across the Parisian clay courts. Twenty-four hours after the elimination of world number one Jannik Sinner, it was Novak Djokovic 's turn to be knocked out in the third round of Roland-Garros. The Serb was defeated on Friday by the 19-year-old Brazilian, Joao Fonseca , after an epic battle lasting 4 hours and 53 minutes ( 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 ).

Following Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal and Sinner's fall, the departure of the Serb (now ranked 4th in the world) plunges the tournament into a completely unpredictable dimension. The Grand Slam title is now destined for a player who has never before won it at this level.

Match highlights: Fonseca's incredible comeback

Yet, "Djoko" seemed to have the match in hand, leading two sets to zero. But his strategy — conserving a body worn out and unprepared for clay this season — ultimately backfired against the fervor of the world number 30.

1. The comeback: With his back against the wall, the young Carioca unleashed his shots. Fueled by a supersonic forehand, he sent the Philippe-Chatrier court into raptures.
2. The crucial moments: In a nail-biting fifth set, Djokovic breaks first, but Fonseca immediately responds. At 5-5, the Brazilian unleashes a drop shot worthy of his Serbian idol to secure the decisive break.
3. The conclusion of a masterpiece: To close out the match at 6-5, Fonseca saved a break point before reeling off two masterful aces to secure the greatest victory of his career.

The number: 2009

This is only the second time in his career that Novak Djokovic has failed so early at Roland-Garros (in 21 appearances). The previous time was in 2009 against Philipp Kohlschreiber. His quest for a historic 25th title is now postponed to the grass courts of Wimbledon.

Fonseca, for his part, will face Casper Ruud or Tommy Paul in the round of 16.

Youth is taking power among the gentlemen

The men's competition is now wide open, propelling the under-20 contingent to the forefront:

1. Rafael Jodar (19 years old, ranked 29th): The new Spanish sensation defeated American Alex Michelsen in five sets (7-6, 6-7, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3) after a grueling 4-hour, 16-minute battle. He will face his compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta in the next round.
2. Jakub Mensik (20 years old, 27th): The Czech also shone by eliminating the No. 8 seed, Australian Alex de Minaur, despite losing the first set decisively (0-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3).

Alexander Zverev (3rd in the world) is now the highest-ranked player still in contention, provided he overcomes the trap against Frenchman Quentin Halys in the evening session.

Women's draw: The favorites deliver

Unlike the carnage among men, the hierarchy was respected among women:

Player	Today's result	Next opponent (round of 16)
Iga Swiatek (3rd)	Beat M. Linette (6-4, 6-4)	Marta Kostyuk (15th)
Elina Svitolina (7th)	Beat T. Korpatsch (6-2, 6-3)	To be determined
Mirra Andreeva (8th)	Defeated M. Bouzkova (6-4, 6-2)	To be determined

The clash of the round of 16 will pit four-time Polish winner Iga Swiatek against Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, who is particularly formidable and undefeated on clay this season.