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Fonseca can't handle the pressure at home and is eliminated at the Rio Open

Mónica Barberán Munera | 19 Feb 2025 | 09.32
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João Fonseca at the Rio Open 2025. Photo: Getty
João Fonseca at the Rio Open 2025. Photo: Getty

The 18-year-old Brazilian young pearl who has just triumphed in Buenos Aires was unable to continue her great upward moment. Joao Fonseca was eliminated in the first round of the ATP Rio Open, against the French player Alexandre Müller. The recent champion of the Argentine tournament ran out of ideas against his opponent, perhaps due to the pressure of playing at home, fatigue, or a combination of both. With a score of 6-1 7-6(4) in favor of the French player, Joao says goodbye to a place where he was eager to achieve good results. We will see what awaits him in his next tournament.

Day's Results

  • A.Zverev d. Y.Bu 76(4) 64
  • F.Cerúndolo d. H.Gaston 76(9) 60
  • S.Báez d. [LL] R.Burruchaga 63 75
  • T.Etcheverry d. C.Moutet 63 76(1)
  • L.Darderi d. [Q] H.Dellien 76(2) 22 [RET]
  • D.Dzumhur d. D.Lajovic 63 64
  • [LL] J.Faria d. [Q] T.Barrios 62 75

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