Overview
- Fonseca, who beat Novak Djokovic in five sets on Friday, recovered from two sets down to win 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 and reached his first Grand Slam fourth round.
- Djokovic said he 'ran out of gas' after the match and is expected to drop roughly 700 points, a fall that places him around seventh in live rankings.
- Commentators singled out Fonseca's sharper serve, explosive forehand and positive mindset as the decisive elements that carried him through a five-set battle.
- Bookmakers have moved Fonseca into the French Open title mix and listed him among the favorites while many previews favor Casper Ruud in the next round because of his experience and defensive matchup.
- A series of long matches and shocks at Roland Garros has opened the men's draw and put added focus on player recovery and scheduling as Fonseca prepares for a potentially taxing match with Ruud.