Did Djokovic 'tank' during 6-0 shock at the French Open?

John McEnroe cries foul as defending champion loses to Dominic Thiem in straight sets at Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem
Novak Djokovic congratulates Dominic Thiem after their French Open quarter-final match
(Image credit: Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic was dumped out of the French Open by Austrian Dominic Thiem, with the reigning champion going down in straight sets and losing the last of them 6-0.

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