Novak Djokovic shuts down question on Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner after shock French Open exit - 'I don't care'

Djokovic let a two-set lead slip against 19-year-old Joao Fonseca to lose 6-4 6-4 3-6 5-7 5-7 and end his latest quest for a 25th major title in the sport.

In his post-match press conference, Djokovic was asked about whether he had begun to think about a long run at Roland-Garros, with Carlos Alcaraz missing with injury and following Jannik Sinner's shock defeat on Thursday.

The Serbian appeared unhappy with the question and interjected before it could be finished.

"I don't care. I don't care. I'll stop you right there," the 39-year-old said. "No. Just lost third round. Let's just talk about something else. Thank you."

Friday's match was only the second time in his Grand Slam career that Djokovic had lost a match after winning the first two sets.

His exit means there will be a first-time Grand Slam winner at the French Open.

It was a gruelling encounter for Djokovic, playing an opponent 20 years his junior.

At first, it appeared experience had the edge as the Serbian raced into a two-set lead. But the tide turned in the third set as Fonseca fought his way back.

And with the crowd behind him, the Brazilian started turning the screw against Djokovic, sending it to a decider and producing the goods when it mattered most to secure a famous victory.

When asked about going the full five sets against a much younger opponent and what impact that has on the watching fans, Djokovic said it was "tough to reflect on this right now".

"But at the same time, a couple times where I felt like I was barely standing on my legs towards the end of the match, and looking at the crowd and seeing them lift my spirits and support me was something really magical, honestly," Djokovic added.

"So when I take out all the disappointment and negative thoughts about the match, you know, there's a lot to be proud about, what I've been through, what I experienced, you know. I'm very grateful for this kind of experience."

Although defeat means his wait for an elusive 25th Grand Slam title rumbles on, Djokovic appeared proud to be involved in what he called "an incredible match" against Fonseca.

"Obviously, tough one for me to lose being two sets to love up, but huge credit to Joao for really deserving to win the match," he said.

"I think he, without a doubt, was the better player in important moments in those crucial fourth and fifth [sets].

"Some amazing exchanges and points. Yeah, he just found incredible shots, lines. It was just amazing from his side.

"Obviously not great for me to be facing a player playing in such a level, but yeah, I don't think I've done too much wrong with my game. It's just that he was just better."

Fonseca will face either Tommy Paul or two-time runner-up Casper Ruud in the last 16.

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