Roland-Garros Day 6: A new slam champion will be crowned as Fonseca defeats Djokovic in 5

Novak Djokovic is OUT of Roland Garros! Just 24 hours after Jannik Sinner’s shock exit, the French Open has been turned upside down once again as teenage sensation Joao Fonseca staged an incredible comeback from two sets down to defeat the 24-time Grand Slam champion and end Djokovic’s hopes of a record 25th major title. Join Joel and Kim as they react to one of the matches of the tournament, debate whether Fonseca has finally lived up to the hype, and ask the big question: is Djokovic’s quest for Grand Slam number 25 now over?

The team also discuss the French Open organisers move to sanction Adolfo Daniel Vallejo following controversial sexist comments about a female umpire and player safety concerns after further incidents involving courtside advertising boards. Plus, we look ahead to Day 7 with Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka all in action and the Cerundolo brothers march on…

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