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Teen Fonseca Upsets Ruud; Mensik Endures 4-Hour Marathon

6/2/2026

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Fonseca Upsets Ruud

Joao Fonseca, 19, beat No. 15 seed Casper Ruud in five sets at the 2026 French Open after signing a clothing deal with Roger Federer in 2023 after his US Open boys title.
Czech 20-year-old Jakub Mensik played a 4-hour-41-minute match in 33-degree heat and required paramedics and a wheelchair to leave.
Lucie Safarova said Mensik has worked on mental toughness since youth, and John McEnroe said TV hopes he reaches final.

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Rafa Jodar Controversy

Rafa Jodar, 19-year-old Spaniard, was tagged a “heel” after a misread video seemed to show him pushing a ball girl.
Tour statisticians say Jodar already competes at a top-15 level, reflecting his rapid rise.
Experts urge Jodar not to fear polarising attention because both admiration and criticism can boost visibility.
His powerful two-sided serve and high-pace groundstrokes are expected to attract a growing fan base.

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Fonseca Upsets Ruud

Joao Fonseca, 19, beat No. 15 seed Casper Ruud in five sets at the 2026 French Open after signing a clothing deal with Roger Federer in 2023 after his US Open boys title.
Czech 20-year-old Jakub Mensik played a 4-hour-41-minute match in 33-degree heat and required paramedics and a wheelchair to leave.
Lucie Safarova said Mensik has worked on mental toughness since youth, and John McEnroe said TV hopes he reaches final.

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