Joao Fonseca is a professional player from Brazil with a career-high ranking of No. 68 (current ranking), which he achieved on February 17, 2025. The teenage star became the lowest-ranked player to win the 2024 Next Generation ATP Finals after beating Learner Tien. His best Grand Slam performance was at the 2025 Australian Open, where he reached the second round. Fonseca created the biggest upset by defeating Andrey Rublev 7-6, 6-3, 7-6 in straight sets before losing to Lorenzo Sonego.
As of February 2025, he has won one ATP singles title (Argentina Open) and two Challenger titles. His last challenger title came at the 2025 Canberra Tennis International, where he defeated Ethan Quinn in the final by 6-4, 6-4. At the 2024 Lexington Challenger, Fonseca defeated Li Tu, becoming the youngest Challenger winner in 2024. He recorded his first level win at a Masters 1000 at the 2024 Madrid Open, defeating Alex Michelsen on his debut. He advanced to his first quarterfinal of the 2024 Rio Open before losing to Mariano Navone. By reaching the quarterfinals, he became the second youngest ATP 500-level quarterfinalist since 2009.
Joao Fonseca Racket
Fonseca uses a Yonex VCORE 98 racket during his games and training sessions. According to impactingtennis.com, he prefers a leather grip on his racket. The specifications of Fonseca’s racket include 335 SW strung and 356 g with vibration damper and over grip. The tennis racket will provide a balance of 30.9 cm to Fonseca.
Joao Fonseca ATP titles
Fonseca has won only one ATP single title as of February 2025. He emerged as the winner at the 2025 Argentina Open, eliminating Francisco Cerundolo in the final by 7-6, 6-4. With the win, he ascended in the ranking list and achieved a career-high ranking of No. 68 on February 17, 2025. Fonseca also became the youngest player from Brazil to win an ATP singles title in the Open Era. He registered wins over Laslo Djere, Mariano Navone, Federico Coria, and Tomas Martin Etcheverry en route.
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A. Joao Fonseca was 17 years old when he turned pro.
A. As of February 2025, Joao Fonseca is ranked No. 68 (Career-high) by the ATP.
A. Joao Fonseca idolized Gustavo Kuerten and Roger Federer.
A. As of February 2025, Joao Fonseca has not lifted any Grand Slam title in his career to date.
A. Joao Fonseca is a right-handed player who is known for his powerful groundstrokes.
