The clearest sign Father Time is closing in on Djokovic?
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The clearest sign Father Time is closing in on Djokovic?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Novak Djokovic (left) was the only remaining Grand Slam champion left in the men's drawByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport tennis news reporter at Roland GarrosPublished2 minutes agoWhen you consider all the ingredients and put them together in one pot, you could only conclude Novak Djokovic and Joao Fonseca cooked up a French Open classic. Five sets. Almost five hours. Fluctuating drama. A carnival atmosphere. And a conclusion which nobody dared predict until Fonseca blasted down another ace to seal a victory which will never be forgotten.It was a match for the ages.Not only because of the quality and drama on display in a gripping contest - but for the fact Djokovic was old enough to be Fonseca's dad. Djokovic, 39, departed Roland Garros for what he once again conceded might the final time, while 19-year-old Fonseca lapped up the acclaim after what seems certain to be the first of many memorable Grand Slam victories.With Jannik Sinner beaten and Carlos Alcaraz injured, Djokovic has watched a golden opportunity to land a standalone record 25th major slip through his fingers.Sure, German second seed Alexander Zverev and two-time French Open runner-up Casper Ruud remain in that half of the draw.But had fourth seed Djokovic come through against Fonseca - as looked likely when he was two sets up, with break points when leading 4-3 in the fourth - it felt like he would grind through the gears next week in cooler temperatures.Why beating Djokovic is coming of age moment for FonsecaPublished1 hour agoFrench Open Daily: Djokovic knocked out in thrillerAttributionSoundsInstead, he must now reset and recharge to go again at Wimbledon next month.Given he is a seven-time champion on a grass surface which younger players have struggled to master, Djokovic will always fancy his chances at the All England Club.Djokovic can never be ruled out of becoming the oldest major men's s...



