PHOTOS: Joao Fonseca "all heart" in Roland Garros two-set comeback win over Novak Djokovic

Joao Fonseca wanted the chance to play Novak Djokovic during the 24-time major champion’s legendary career.

That chance came for the 19-year-old Friday at Roland Garros—and what an experience it turned out to be on Court Philippe Chatrier.

Outplayed in the first two sets, Fonseca battled back to level their third-round contest. Then after falling behind an early break to Djokovic, the Brazilian raised his own bar to dig deep again in ousting the three-time title holder, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5, in just under five hours.

“The vibe was unreal. I was just enjoying it. Every big point for him or for me, the crowd was going crazy,” Fonseca told press. “It was an amazing vibe. For sure their support meant a lot for me to keep believing and to keep fighting. The fifth set was crucial, because it was all heart for me and for him, I think.”

The scenes from the end of Fonseca’s dream performance:

Djokovic had been 289-1 when leading by two sets on the major stage. On how he turned the tables, Fonseca attributed it to reducing the Serbian’s ability to decide when to change the pace.

“In the beginning he was doing a lot of drop shots. Every time he was aggressive, he did drop shots. He was commanding the point pretty well, and for me it was difficult. I think that was the main point,” he said.

“I think trying to be more aggressive in the returns and plus one and same in the serves. His return is unbelievable, so for me it was difficult to hold my serve.”

For those left remaining in the men’s field, a new Grand Slam champion is guaranteed to be crowned with Djokovic's elimination. Through to the round of 16 for the first time at a major, Fonseca awaits two-time runner-up Casper Ruud. The No. 15 seed also delivered a comeback of note in his 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (4), 7-5 victory over 24th-seeded Tommy Paul.