Fonseca reveals why he switched from soccer to tennis

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Joao Fonseca is already amazing the tennis world. The 18-year-old Brazilian is experiencing his first year on the ATP circuit and is already delivering very relevant performances. At the Australian Open, he defeated Andrey Rublev 3-0, won the ATP Buenos Aires title, and last week he claimed the Phoenix Challenger 175, one of the most important of the season. In the Miami Open, he has already beaten Learner Tien (6-7 6-3 6-4) and Ugo Humbert (6-4 6-3). It may be too early to say that Fonseca is a contender for the title, but the reality is that the Miami Open is providing more surprises than any other tournament in 2025.

- His level against Humbert

"I started very well on the court. My mindset today was very good, and I expressed it from the beginning with good composure and level. I was very aggressive and solid on serve, which is something I'm working on a lot. It has truly been one of my best serving performances."

"I played against Humbert before, and it was very different. He beat me. That court in the Davis Cup was very fast, and the crowd was on his side. He enjoys playing to the crowd, like me. Today, the crowd was Brazilian, that was the big difference. Also, in France, he was going for points, and I was waiting from the back; today it was the other way around."

- Why did he choose tennis over soccer?

"When I was 11-12 years old, I had a minor injury. I was playing against 13-year-olds while being younger, so I played in pain for two months. I told my mother I didn't want to play soccer anymore and that I wanted to continue with tennis. Less than a year later, I found my coach, and I think it turned out to be a good decision. My references in soccer are Neymar and Ronaldinho, who we call 'The Magician' in Brazil. They were incredible players."

- De Miñaur, a potential opponent in the third round

"Bu can win, he's having a very good year since entering the top 100. About De Miñaur, I trained with him for the first time in Indian Wells, and he's a good guy, very competitive on the court. I'll have to give my best regardless of the opponent. The crowd will be with me in crucial moments; I like playing with them and the energy they give me, I love it. Now it's time for me to recover and be ready for the next match."

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