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Fonseca defeated Djokovic in four sets to reach the French Open quarterfinals, signaling a breakthrough at Roland Garros.
Kuerten, in the stands, cheered as Fonseca celebrated, highlighting the Brazilian lineage at the Paris event.
Fonseca credited Kuerten as an idol, noting his influence on Brazilian tennis and his debut in the Roland Garros junior tournament.
Fonseca will face Jakub Mensik in the quarterfinals after Mensik defeated Andrey Rublev to reach the last eight.
Fonseca’s style is characterized by power and high-risk play, drawing comparisons to his approach on court.
Fonseca described his ethos on court as being himself and entertaining the audience.
Kuerten's cheering was visible as he supported Fonseca from the front row during the match.
Fonseca’s win marks the first Brazilian man in Paris quarterfinals since Guga Kuerten in 2004.
The quarterfinal opponent is Jakub Mensik, the youngest Czech in a Grand Slam quarterfinal since 1980.

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sports14h ago

Mauresmo said electronic line-calling on clay isn’t reliable enough to replace humans at Roland Garros.
She noted a review will be made after the tournament before deciding on future tech use.
The controversial call occurred during Casper Ruud’s fourth-round match against Joao Fonseca.
Ruud said the call affected his position, potentially altering the match outcome.
Mauresmo highlighted clay’s live surface as a factor hindering precise digital tracking.
France’s Open chief emphasized trust in human officials for 2026.
The article notes that the French Open remains the only major without electronic line-calling.
Other Grand Slams have moved toward machine rulings in red clay events.
Mauresmo credited players for recognizing system limitations and trusting officials.
The French Open’s stance aligns with prioritizing human judgment over automation for now.
The updated stance came in response to ongoing debates about line-calling accuracy on clay.

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