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

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy João Fonseca definitively introduced himself to the world as the latest teen sensation in men's tennis on Tuesday night, upsetting No. He accumulated 51 total winners, 18 more than Rublev, a quarterfinalist in Melbourne three of the past four years and Fonseca's first opponent ranked higher than No. “I was just playing my game and, well, now we're in the second round.” He'll next face 55th-ranked Lorenzo Sonego, who got past three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka in four sets earlier Tuesday. Asked the key to his strong play in the tiebreakers against the far-more-experienced Rublev, Fonseca said he tries to employ “all the intensity in the important points,” “go for the shots” and show “courage.” He also cited 20-time major champion Roger Federer as an inspiration.

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Alex de Minaur beats João Fonseca in thrilling Miami Open match
1 week, 2 days ago

Alex de Minaur beats João Fonseca in thrilling Miami Open match

ABC  

Alex de Minaur has booked his spot in the fourth round of the Miami Open after a thrilling come-from-behind win over Brazilian teenager João Fonseca. World number 60 Fonseca is an unbelievable 27-5 in his last 32 matches — which includes four titles — but was outlasted by de Minaur, who will next face 29th-seeded Italian Matteo Berrettini. It continued …

Alex de Minaur sets up Miami Open clash with Joao Fonseca, as Jordan Thompson, Adam Walton advance
1 week, 4 days ago

Alex de Minaur sets up Miami Open clash with Joao Fonseca, as Jordan Thompson, Adam Walton advance

ABC  

Three Australian men have progressed to the Miami Open's last 32, all doing so impressively in straight sets. World number 11 and 10th seed Alex de Minaur took just 86 minutes to see off China's Bu Yunchaokete 6-4, 6-4. Awaiting the 26-year-old is Brazilian teenage sensation Joao Fonseca, who scored a 6-4, 6-3 win over Frenchman Ugo Humbert. Jordan Thompson …

João Fonseca: Teenager continues stunning rise with first-round win at Indian Wells, Nick Kyrgios tearfully bows out
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Australian Open: Unearthing hidden gems in the land of the Great Barrier Reef
2 months ago

Australian Open: Unearthing hidden gems in the land of the Great Barrier Reef

The Hindu  

The pinnacle of sport as you know it. In his first Grand Slam tournament outside the US Open, Tien took on Camilo Ugo Carabeli in the first round of the main draw. There was no time to react as Lys found out she would be competing in the first round as a “lucky loser” following 13th seed Anna Kalinskaya’s withdrawal …

Teen star Fonseca out of Australian Open in five-set thriller
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Teen star Fonseca out of Australian Open in five-set thriller

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Teenage rising star Joao Fonseca was bundled out in the Australian Open second round on Thursday by wily Italian Lorenzo Sonego in a five-set thriller. The highly rated Brazilian, 18, burst on the scene by stunning ninth seed Andrey Rublev in round one and looked on track for another upset when he won the first set in Melbourne. The …

Teen qualifier Fonseca 'wants more and more' after upset win
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

João Fonseca's Australian Open first-round win over Andrey Rublev shows why he's a star of the future
2 months, 2 weeks ago

João Fonseca's Australian Open first-round win over Andrey Rublev shows why he's a star of the future

ABC  

Any casual tennis fan who kept an eye on João Fonseca's Australian Open first-round match could have been forgiven for thinking they were watching a seasoned pro. Australian Open live Photo shows Aryna Sabalenka smiles and greets the crowd after her win Round two gets underway at the Australian Open today and features an all star cast of Aryna Sabalenka, …

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

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

The Independent  

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Australian Open: Fonseca beats Rublev to continue upward swing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open: Fonseca beats Rublev to continue upward swing

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The importance of the split-step when receiving serve cannot be stressed enough. There was something peculiar in Joao Fonseca’s split-step when he had a match point on Andrey Rublev’s serve in the third set of their Australian Open first-round match. Brazil's Joao Fonseca from Rio de Janeiro picked up his first Top-10 win after defeating world No.9 Andrey Rublev …

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

Australian Open 2025: Rublev, Sakkari crash out; Jabeur, Medvedev march ahead
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Rublev, Sakkari crash out; Jabeur, Medvedev march ahead

India Today  

The third day of the Australian Open delivered a spectacular series of matches that captivated fans. Russian ninth seed Andrey Rublev and Greece's Maria Sakkari suffered shock first-round exits, while Ons Jabeur, Daniil Medvedev, and Alex de Minaur advanced on Tuesday. Elsewhere, there were wins for 2021 U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu, ninth seed Daria Kasatkina, and former men's world …

French Open: Arnaldi shocks sixth seed Rublev, Sinner marches on
10 months ago

French Open: Arnaldi shocks sixth seed Rublev, Sinner marches on

Hindustan Times  

Two months ago, Matteo Arnaldi was knocked out of the Monte-Carlo Masters in the first round by India’s Sumit Nagal – a player ranked 55 spots below him. Russia's Andrey Rublev reacts after missing a shot against Italy's Matteo Arnaldi during their third round match of the French Open On Friday, though, he completed a turnaround of epic proportions by …

Australian Open 2024: Rublev survives a tough 5-setter against Seyboth Wild
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Rublev survives a tough 5-setter against Seyboth Wild

The Hindu  

Andrey Rublev felt like his Australian Open first-round match against Thiago Seyboth Wild was going to end just like his friend Daniil Medvedev’s did at the French Open last year against the clean-hitting Brazilian. He slumped to the ground, then got up quickly, embraced Seyboth Wild, who was making his debut in the Australian Open main draw, and roared triumphantly. …

Australian Open 2023: Andrey Rublev Registers Comeback Win After Five-Set Battle With Holger Rune
2 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Andrey Rublev Registers Comeback Win After Five-Set Battle With Holger Rune

News 18  

Never-say-die fifth seed Andrey Rublev saved two match points to topple Danish teen Holger Rune in a tense five-set clash on Monday, booking his place in the Australian Open quarter-finals. In a battle of two former junior world number ones, the Russian broke when Rune was serving for the match, then saved two match points before winning 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, …

Australian Open: Andrey Rublev beats Dan Evans to advance to 4th round
2 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open: Andrey Rublev beats Dan Evans to advance to 4th round

The Hindu  

Fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the third time in four years with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 win over Dan Evans on Saturday. “At the beginning of the year I lost a couple of close matches against really good players and lost a bit of confidence.” Rublev, who will play either ninth-seeded Holger …

Australian Open 2021: Daniil Medvedev sets up all-Russian quarter-final against Andrey Rublev
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2021: Daniil Medvedev sets up all-Russian quarter-final against Andrey Rublev

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2021: Ageless Feliciano Lopez prevails in five-set grind, sets up third-round date with Andrey Rublev
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2021: Ageless Feliciano Lopez prevails in five-set grind, sets up third-round date with Andrey Rublev

Firstpost  

The 39-year-old battled back from two sets down on Thursday to outlast Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego, 14 years his junior, 5-7, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4, and ensure he stayed alive at his 19th Australian Open. Melbourne: Feliciano Lopez stands only in the shadow of Roger Federer when it comes to longevity in Grand Slams, and the Spanish veteran proved he’s still …

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