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Novak Djokovic might have enjoyed the start of his third-round match against Brazilian Joao Fonseca, but that changed when a French Open cameraman got too close for his liking.
A shot during the match went viral when Djokovic snapped at the cameraman who was right in the tennis star’s face between sets at Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on Friday during French Open play.
The cameraman decided to move in for a close shot after Djokovic won his second straight set over 19-year-old Fonseca, 6-4, but the Serbian legend was quick to stop it.
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia uses two ice packs to cool down during his third round men’s singles match against Joao Fonseca of Brazil at the French Open in Paris on May 29, 2026. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
“Can you get in my face more?” Djokovic was heard saying sarcastically. “For God’s sake, make some room.”
Djokovic also threw up his hands as he shouted, and the cameraman quickly had to give him more space.
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TNT Sports commentator Nick Mullins said he saw an assistant referee walk up to the cameraman to also plead with him not to get too close.
“That cameraman has now been replaced. There’s a new one there,” Mullins said.
While Djokovic was frustrated with the cameraman at that moment, all went well with his third round. He had to defeat Fonseca in another set to cement himself in the round of 16.
Winner Joao Fonseca of Brazil greets Novak Djokovic of Serbia after their men’s singles match on Day 6 of the French Open at Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on May 29, 2026. (Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP)
That was not what happened for the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
Djokovic was stunned by Fonseca, who rallied to win the next three sets and eventually upset the Serb, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5. The Brazilian phenomenon is ranked No. 28 in the world, but Djokovic, at 39, is still the No. 3 ranked men’s singles player.
It was the first time both tennis players faced each other, but the 19-year-old proved why he is one of the rising stars in the game today.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his third round men’s singles match against Joao Fonseca of Brazil at the French Open in Paris on May 29, 2026. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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Fonseca now takes on Norwegian Casper Ruud, No. 15, in the fourth round with a chance to reach the quarter-finals at Roland-Garros.
