Joao Fonseca vs Novak Djokovic Prediction & Picks - ATP French Open

Prediction published on 5/29/26, 6:01 AM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 5/29/26 at 3:00 PM in ATP French Open Picks

This Round of 32 match at the French Open is sure to be a thrilling one! In this match, the crowd will witness a showdown between 19-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca and 39-year-old Serbian veteran Novak Djokovic!

In his second appearance on the Roland Garros courts, Joao Fonseca has once again made it to the third round! After dominating local player L. Pavlovic in just three sets, he faced a tougher challenge against D. Prizmic, having to come from behind. Down two sets, the Brazilian showed unwavering determination in the match, ultimately winning after 3 hours and 30 minutes of play. A rising star of Brazilian tennis, the young player has already faced the two best players of the season and managed to push Jannik Sinner to two tiebreaks at Indian Wells before being easily stopped by Carlos Alcaraz in Miami. This match against the Serbian will be a true test but also a wonderful experience for Joao Fonseca.

Novak Djokovic, competing in the French capital for the 22nd time in his career, dropped a set in his first two rounds against the French players G. Mpetshi Perricard and V. Royer. Having played very little in the 2026 season and saving himself for the biggest tournaments, the Serbian had no trouble reaching the Australian Open final earlier this year and is expected to give it his all to string together victories in Paris as well in what could be the final appearance of his career.