Fonseca: "I don't like comparing myself to anyone, I want to be myself"

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Despite living intensely and nervously in the past weeks with his classification at stake, the young Brazilian confirmed his presence at the Next Gen ATP Finals 2024. After a season where he has already managed to attract attention (in the best possible way) on the court with his attractive and explosive tennis for the audience and his rivals, Joao Fonseca is now preparing the final details for what will be his last tournament of the year, an event that could be a turning point for the promise of the racket sport.

"I think I am quite mature, and that is due to sports. I am growing up fast," says the tennis player, as reported by the official ATP. "It is my first year as a professional, traveling a lot. It is not easy not being able to see your family and friends as much, but it is my job, so I have to get used to it. This past year, I have shown that I am better both mentally and physically. I was world number 700 at the beginning of the year.

I realized I was really good when I won the US Open junior last year. I was thinking of going to college; I committed to UVA in Virginia, but after the Rio de Janeiro tournament, I couldn't say no to the professional circuit. One of the goals for this season was to play in the Next Gen ATP Finals, competing against the other 7 best players under 20. I don't like to compare myself to other players; I want to be myself."

Fonseca, according to his coach

"Joao is a very simple and humble boy. He is only 17 years old, so we have to see him as a person beyond being a player," explained Guilherme Teixeira, his coach. "He is a great competitor, has the ability to absorb the most complicated parts of this sport. We try to find the best times and the best way for everything to work."

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