Brazil, Australian Open and Joao Fonseca

Brazil’s Joao Fonseca is just 18 but he upset the No. 9 seed at the Australian Open
Joao Fonseca definitively introduced himself to the world as the latest teen sensation in men’s tennis, upsetting No. 9 seed Andrey Rublev in the first round of the Australian Open.
Joao Fonseca: Brazilian tennis starlet who plays beyond his years wins at Australian Open
Fonseca was part of the 2024 lineup alongside Fils and Luca Van Assche of France; Michelsen, eventual finalist Learner Tien and Nishesh Basavareddy of the U.S.; Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic and Shang Juncheng of China, who also goes by his Americanized name, Jerry Shang.
Brazil's teen sensation Fonseca a winner despite Australian Open loss
Endless queues outside Melbourne Park's 1573 Arena on a sunny Thursday afternoon gave casual fans the impression that a Grand Slam champion was in action, but a quick peek inside revealed the carnival atmosphere and explained the interest.
Brazilians bring the house down as Joao Fonseca bows out of Aus Open
While Fonseca appears on a trajectory to match it with the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, it was Beatriz Haddad Maia who laid the groundwork for the Brazilian party as she put away Erika Andreeva in straight sets to move into the third round.
Joao Fonseca’s seven points from the gods at the Australian Open
Fonseca has long looked like a star-in-waiting. Under pressure in his first Grand Slam set, he delivered beyond those lofty expectations
Novak Djokovic makes bold comparison between Joao Fonseca and his younger self
Joao Fonseca has been the talk of the tennis world and has now drawn high praise from 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic sees himself in exciting Brazilian talent Fonseca
Novak Djokovic sees a bit of himself as a young player in rising teenager Joao Fonseca and particularly welcomed the prospect of a top talent coming out of Brazil.
Novak Djokovic Reveals His Talk With Joao Fonseca After His Australian Open Debut
The tennis community raised their eyebrows after watching 18-year-old Brazilian star Joao Fonseca in his first Australian Open. The younger qualifier upset Andrey Rublev, the ninth-ranked player globally,
Novak Djokovic reveals what he told Joao Fonseca after Brazilian’s stunning Australian Open win
Novak Djokovic has lauded Joao Fonseca after his stunning Australian Open victory over Andrey Rublev as he divulged that he sees himself in the Brazilian prodigy. Fonseca delivered a sensational performance to see off world No 9 Rublev 7-6(1),
Alcaraz, Djokovic tip ‘incredible’ teenager Fonseca for the top
Melbourne: Carlos Alcaraz tipped giant-killing teenager Joao Fonseca to “really soon” be one of the best players in the world while Novak Djokovic said Wednesday he saw shades of his younger self in the Brazilian.
How to Watch Joao Fonseca vs. Lorenzo Sonego at the 2025 Australian Open: Live Stream, TV Channel
No. 112-ranked Joao Fonseca will meet No. 55 Lorenzo Sonego in the Australian Open Round of 64 on Wednesday, January 15.In ...
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'Best young prospect I have seen since Carlos' - Legendary coach predicts a bright future for rising star Joao Fonseca
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Joao Fonseca will "keep working to go bigger", loses five-set debut at AO to Lorenzo Sonego
The 18-year-old was "more nervous" Thursday after announcing himself with a convincing Top 10 win at the Australian Open.
Australian Open: Tien Inspired By Fonseca, Mensik Before Medvedev Classic
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'I’ve just been a fan of him for a year and half': Coco Gauff not surprised by Joao Fonseca’s victory over Andrey Rublev
Coco Gauff declared herself a fan of Joao Fonseca and acknowledged that she has been following the Brazilian's career since ...
Joao Fonseca, 18, offers a sign of tennis’ powerful future: A 181kmh forehand
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Joao Fonseca And Nishesh Basavareddy Lead Teenage Charge At The Australian Open
Teenage sensation Joao Fonseca eliminated Andrey Rublev in the First Round. Tennis’ young guns are announcing themselves on ...
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Giant killer Fonseca draws comparisons with star - but can he deal with weight of expectations?
In the sporting world, young athletes not only fight their own personal challenges youngsters face in this day and age but ...