Fonseca reveals what he wants to imitate from Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer

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A tricky match for Joao Fonseca in the second round of Roland Garros 2025. French player Pierre-Hugues Herbert is not very active in singles and tends to focus more on doubles, but he always makes the most of wildcard entries. Despite putting up a fight, it wasn't enough to pose a challenge against one of the emerging tennis stars. The score ended 7-6 7-6 6-4 in favor of the Brazilian.

Joao Fonseca learned his lesson from his experience at the Australian Open. It was his first Grand Slam tournament where he impressed by defeating a top 10 player like Andrey Rublev. However, he couldn't handle the pressure in the second round and lost to Lorenzo Sonego. This time at Roland Garros 2025, Fonseca was determined against Herbert, and now he awaits Gael Monfils and Jack Draper in his next test. The Brazilian met with the press.

- First time in the third round of a Grand Slam

"It's a dream come true to reach this stage. It has been very emotional; I saw my grandmother in the stands when I won, and today is my mother's birthday, making it even more special. I am physically fine, despite feeling a lot of tension during the match, which was quite long even though it was three sets. Nonetheless, I feel prepared and good; if I had to play two more sets, I would have."

- Handling crucial moments

"I was more courageous in the toughest points, and that is what distinguishes a top 50 player from a top 10. I must learn to play these moments well, and today I succeeded. Brazilians, when in trouble, find a way to handle the situation."

- Atmosphere in the stands

"I come from Brazil where we are also very loud. I respect the French and enjoy the rivalry in the stands. I like it, but I believe there should be more respect regarding noise between the first and second serve."

"When the crowd chants my name, I feel goosebumps. It's simply inexplicable; I love it. I love representing Brazil and seeing the support from the fans. After today's match, they were so loud I couldn't even speak."

- Displaying a veteran's body language

"My coach always talks to me about body language. We watch many videos of Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer because they were amazing at that. I need to follow in their footsteps and stay positive. There will be tough moments, but I have to stay strong, something I practice a lot. I always want to focus on what I'm doing well and what I need to improve. Today, Pierre remained positive throughout the match, and that helps me give my best."

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