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Djokovic to Face Fonseca at French Open on Friday

Novak Djokovic will play Joao Fonseca in the third round of the French Open on Friday. The match is the first meeting between the two players. Djokovic is the second betting favorite to win the tournament.

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Novak Djokovic will face Joao Fonseca in the third round of the French Open on Friday. The match marks the first meeting between the 24-time Grand Slam champion and the Brazilian teenager. m.

Local time in Paris. Both players have spent similar amounts of time on court through their first two matches. The forecast calls for a high of 93 degrees Fahrenheit. Djokovic is listed at +400 to win the tournament.

Fonseca is listed at 22/1. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner was eliminated in the second round. Fonseca won the 2025 Argentina Open and holds a 10-9 record in 2026. Djokovic reached the final of the Australian Open in January.

5 sets at -120 odds on DraftKings.

Key Facts

Djokovic vs Fonseca
first career meeting at French Open
Match time
3:30 p.m. local time Friday
Djokovic odds
+400 to win tournament
Fonseca record
10-9 in 2026 season

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. Friday

    Djokovic scheduled to play Fonseca in third round.

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  2. Earlier this week

    Fonseca defeated Dino Prizmic in five sets.

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  3. Second round

    Jannik Sinner eliminated by Juan Manuel Cerundolo.

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Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Outcome will determine which player advances to the round of 16.

  2. 02

    Winning bettors on DraftKings will receive payouts at -120 odds.

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PublishedMay 29, 2026, 9:30 AM
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