Novak Djokovic’s bid for a 25th Grand Slam title ends at Roland-Garros as he is knocked out in the third round in Paris. The same round sees Australian Alex de Minaur also eliminated. Multiple outlets report that the upsets are driven by younger players, with Joao Fonseca and Jakub Mensik each recording major third-round wins over established opponents.
The coverage agrees that Djokovic’s exit marks a significant interruption to his attempt to add another major to his record. It also highlights a broader shift in the tournament, with emerging talent making deep progress and producing results against high-profile players. Fonseca and Mensik are specifically credited with delivering these breakthrough victories.
Overall, the reports describe a third round that reshapes the men’s singles draw, removing both a leading title contender in Djokovic and another prominent player in de Minaur, while elevating the profiles of Fonseca and Mensik as the tournament moves forward.
