French Open: Draper beats Fonseca in three sets

• Tom HamiltonMay 31, 2025, 10:39 AM ET

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Jack Draper beat Brazil’s João Fonseca on Saturday. Julian Finney/Getty Images

PARIS — Jack Draper dispatched Brazilian wonderkid João Fonseca in straight sets 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 at Roland Garros on Saturday to reach the fourth round for the first time.

In what could end up being a great rivalry between the two young players, Draper had a hold from the outset and managed to get past a tricky match against the much-admired Fonseca.

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