A week ago, most people expected the French Open title race to revolve around Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and injured defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Today, all three are effectively out of the picture.
Alcaraz withdrew before the tournament because of injury, Sinner suffered a stunning defeat earlier this week, and now Djokovic has been eliminated by Fonseca.
The result is one of the most unpredictable Grand Slam tournaments in recent memory.
For years, men’s tennis was defined by a small group of dominant stars controlling the sport’s biggest events. Suddenly, Roland Garros looks completely open.
Players who began the tournament as outsiders are now looking at what may be the biggest opportunity of their careers.
