'What I’m living is just unbelievable': Joao Fonseca reacts after making history with maiden ATP Tour title
1 month ago

'What I’m living is just unbelievable': Joao Fonseca reacts after making history with maiden ATP Tour title

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Joao Fonseca made history by winning his maiden ATP Tour title at the Argentina Open 2025, defeating local hero Francisco Cerundolo. Teenage sensation Joao Fonseca cemented his status as one of tennis’ brightest young stars by clinching his first-ever ATP Tour title with a stunning victory over Francisco Cerundolo on Monday. The 18-year-old Brazilian displayed remarkable skill to defeat the fifth-seeded Argentine 6-4, 7-6, becoming the youngest South American to win an ATP Tour title in the Open Era. Joao is NOW 🌟 18-year-old prodigy Fonseca is the 10th youngest champion in ATP Tour history@ArgentinaOpen | #ArgOpen2025 pic.twitter.com/OmlB7ocC72 — ATP Tour February 16, 2025 Advertisement

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Indian Wells 2025: Draper routs Brazilian sensation Fonseca in straight sets to enter third round
1 week, 5 days ago

Indian Wells 2025: Draper routs Brazilian sensation Fonseca in straight sets to enter third round

The Hindu  

Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Saturday, beaten 6-4, 6-0 by 13th-seeded Jack Draper of Britain. But he paid a price for taking too many risks against a more physical and experienced opponent and Draper, a US Open semi-finalist last year, strung together nine straight games to secure the win. Fonseca arrived …

João Fonseca: Teenager continues stunning rise with first-round win at Indian Wells, Nick Kyrgios tearfully bows out
2 weeks ago

João Fonseca: Teenager continues stunning rise with first-round win at Indian Wells, Nick Kyrgios tearfully bows out

CNN  

CNN — Only a few years ago, João Fonseca was a young tennis fan eager to collect autographs from the world’s top players. “Everything is new for me – I’m still young and I’m still getting used to this,” Fonseca told reporters after the match. “But seeing people – not just Brazilians but from all over the world – cheering …

Argentina Open 2025: Joao Fonseca becomes first 2006-born player to win an ATP Tour title
1 month ago

Argentina Open 2025: Joao Fonseca becomes first 2006-born player to win an ATP Tour title

The Hindu  

Joao Fonseca defeated home favourite Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets in the Argentina Open final on Sunday, becoming the first 2006-born player to win a title on the ATP Tour. He is the youngest South American and 10th youngest overall to win an ATP Tour title since 1990. Just Fonseca 🤩🇧🇷🏆 The teenage sensation soars to victory 6-4 7-6 as …

Argentina Open: Brazilian teenager Fonseca becomes youngest clay court finalist since Alcaraz
1 month ago

Argentina Open: Brazilian teenager Fonseca becomes youngest clay court finalist since Alcaraz

The Hindu  

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca on Saturday became the youngest clay court finalist since Carlos Alcaraz in 2021 when he reached the championship match at the Argentina Open. The 18-year-old overcame Laslo Djere of Serbia 7-6, 5-7, 6-1 in a dramatic semifinal where he held his nerve having seen a match point saved by his experienced opponent in the ninth game …

Argentina Open: Fonseca follows Alcaraz footsteps, becomes youngest ATP clay-court semifinalist
1 month ago

Argentina Open: Fonseca follows Alcaraz footsteps, becomes youngest ATP clay-court semifinalist

The Hindu  

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca saved two match points in defeating Mariano Navone at the Argentina Open on Friday to become the youngest ATP clay-court semifinalist since Carlos Alcaraz four years ago. Fonseca twice rallied from a break down in the second set and saved two match points late in the third, before sealing a two-hour, 53-minute victory. “Those are the …

Teen qualifier Fonseca 'wants more and more' after upset win
2 months ago

Teen qualifier Fonseca 'wants more and more' after upset win

China Daily  

Brazil's Joao Fonseca celebrates after winning his Australian Open first-round match against Russia's Andrey Rublev at Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, on Tuesday. REUTERS Fearless 18-year-old qualifier Joao Fonseca declared he wants "more and more" after beating ninth seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets on his Grand Slam debut on Tuesday in a major Australian Open shock. Fonseca won a second …

Who is Joao Fonseca? 18-year-old Brazilian wonderkid rides winning streak into Australian Open
2 months ago

Who is Joao Fonseca? 18-year-old Brazilian wonderkid rides winning streak into Australian Open

The Independent  

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Brazil’s João Fonseca is just 18 but he upset the No. 9 seed at the Australian Open
2 months ago

Brazil’s João Fonseca is just 18 but he upset the No. 9 seed at the Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — João Fonseca definitively introduced himself to the world as the latest teen sensation in men’s tennis on Tuesday night, upsetting No. Those within tennis have been keeping tabs on 2023 U.S. Open junior boys’ champion Fonseca for a bit, intrigued by his big serve, booming groundstrokes and cool demeanor. He accumulated 51 total winners, 18 more than …

Joao Fonseca's reveals Roger Federer-inspired mantra behind Rublev stunner
2 months, 1 week ago

Joao Fonseca's reveals Roger Federer-inspired mantra behind Rublev stunner

India Today  

Tennis world’s new 18-year-old Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca paid tribute to tennis legend Roger Federer with a thoughtful response to what he considered an unfair question about his talent. During the post-match interview, when asked where in Brazil his level of talent could be found and its perceived value, Fonseca referenced Federer’s philosophy that talent alone is insufficient for sustained …

Next Gen ATP Finals: Fonseca beats Tien to become second youngest champion
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Next Gen ATP Finals: Fonseca beats Tien to become second youngest champion

The Hindu  

Joao Fonseca became the second youngest champion of the Next Gen ATP tournament on Sunday when he defied his lowly ranking of 145 to defeat Learner Tien in the final. He is the youngest champion at the event since current world number one Jannik Sinner claimed the title also at the age of 18 five years ago. I knew it …

Brazilian Joao Fonseca keen to emulate Jannik Sinner with Next Gen title
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Brazilian Joao Fonseca keen to emulate Jannik Sinner with Next Gen title

The Hindu  

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his idol and world number one Jannik Sinner by winning the Next Gen ATP Finals title in Sunday’s final at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It shows I’m on the right track and would be special,” said Fonseca, a hitting partner for Sinner at last year’s ATP Finals, where he …

NextGen ATP Finals 2024: Fonseca stuns Fils on opening day
3 months ago

NextGen ATP Finals 2024: Fonseca stuns Fils on opening day

The Hindu  

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca stunned top seed and 2023 runner-up Arthur Fils with a five-set victory in his NextGen ATP Finals opener on Wednesday. Elsewhere in the Blue Group on Wednesday, 122nd-ranked Learner Tien of the United States upset Czech world number 48 Jakub Mensik 4-3, 4-3, 2-4, 2-4, 4-3. “I think the experience of last year helped me a …

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