Fonseca reveals what he lacked today against Draper

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The clay court tour has come to an end for Joao Fonseca, a tour for which there was much expectation, but it is clear that the Brazilian, at 18 years old, will still have to wait to sit at the adult table. Draper made it clear to him that he still has a lot of work ahead, and once again clearly outperformed him, just as it happened in Indian Wells. 

Nevertheless, it has been a very positive Roland Garros for the Brazilian. Reaching the third round is more than could be expected, considering the clay court tour he had before arriving in Paris. Joao leaves the second Slam of the year among the top 30 of the season. If he can maintain that status, it will have already been quite a successful season. At 18 years old, little more can be asked of him.

What he learned today

If I want to achieve great things in this sport, I have to face this type of player. It has been a great experience to play against one of the best players of this year. Jack played very well. Perhaps I could have started each set better and made him doubt a little more. Just when he broke me, he started playing incredibly. I didn't make him think. That was the key to everything.

What he lacked

Right after breaking me, he started playing his game. We both started nervously, but after breaking me, he played very well. I think I lacked a bit of patience or needed to do something different. It was hard for me to find the way. That's what I take away from today.

Winning while playing poorly

This is something that experience gives you. I am still learning. I have to learn to play five sets. Things can change quickly. When the second set ended, my coach told me to continue, to find my rhythm, that maybe I could break him. For me, it's good to see this because sometimes I'm playing poorly and I've seen that things can change quickly. 

Differences compared to the Draper from Indian Wells

He went a lot for the ball. Defensively, he hit close to the line. I was attacking, and at one point, I'd make a good defense and the point would reset. I have to learn to play against the Top 5 on this surface because on hard courts, sometimes you attack, attack, attack... and the point is over. On clay, you hit a high ball, in defense, and the point starts over. I would highlight his intensity at the start and how he plays important points. Aggressive, intense, and goes for the line when needed.

Future goals

I want to play in the big tournaments. With my ranking now, I can. Entering a 500 and being in the Top 40. Next year, I'd like to be seeded at the Australian Open. That would be my goal. I need several good weeks. I am improving and learning, and I don't feel bad about today's defeat. I know I didn't play my best tennis, and he is a great player.

Facing someone with such a high ranking

I have never recently trained with anyone from the current Top 5. I trained with Sinner and Alcaraz, but it was a while ago. Recently, I trained with Tsitsipas. Draper is a lefty, and that is difficult to come by in practice. Lefties are challenging for that reason.
 

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