"Fonseca and a clear goal at Wimbledon 2025: 'I want to enjoy'"

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Some daring individuals will talk about Joao Fonseca as one of the candidates to win Wimbledon 2025, but the truth is that the young Brazilian talent still has a lot to improve to become one of the 'chosen ones' in the predictions for a Grand Slam, especially for one as demanding as the one played on grass, the most challenging surface in racket sports. Nevertheless, one should not be discouraged by the expectations surrounding a boy who was born to enjoy tennis, as all the pressure is on him to achieve at least an exciting result in his first appearance in the final draw of Wimbledon.

Joao Fonseca experienced under the name of Wimbledon. He participated in the 2024 edition, although not in the main draw but in the qualifying rounds. He lost in the first match against a familiar face for Spanish fans, Alejandro Moro (4-6 6-3 7-6). The Brazilian showed his rookie side and despite coming back from a 5-9 deficit in the super tiebreak, he failed to clinch the win, losing by 10-12. However, after a year of remarkable progress, he returns to the same stage aiming to secure a new Grand Slam victory at just 18 years old. He attended a press conference to share his thoughts before a challenging first-round match against a local player, Jacob Fearnley.

- Playing on grass and expectations

"I'm gaining more experience on grass, which is very different from other surfaces. I'm playing well and having good matches; here, one must focus more on one's service games and the few opportunities available because they must be seized. I lost the last matches due to small details, but I feel good."

"My expectations are positive. There aren't many weeks to prepare for grass, so adaptation needs to happen on the go. Mentally, I'm in a good place, my game level is high, and I'm in good form and confident during training. I want to enjoy myself. My expectation is to play tennis with joy and give my best to achieve great things."

- Training with Alcaraz

"We talked about life, not just tennis. Normally, you don't get the chance to ask him or his team, like his brother or coach, questions. I asked him many things, more than I usually do, but the training session and the conversation were great."

- Playing against a Brit like Fearnley in the first round

"It's hard to be louder in the stands than the Brazilians; I hope there are several supporting me these days. It will be a good match; Jacob is a good player and also a friend, and it will be a dream for me to debut in the Wimbledon main draw on Court 1. I want to enjoy it. I remember great moments watching this tournament on TV, like the 2019 final between Federer and Djokovic... I rooted for Federer."

"Being in this tournament is a dream for me; everything here is perfect, even the flowers. Every detail is taken care of, and when you come here, that's when you truly see it. Wimbledon is my favorite Grand Slam because of the culture and history surrounding it. Every kid who plays tennis wants to come here; it's very special."

- The toughest part of being a teenager on the circuit

"The most challenging aspect is understanding that you need time to gain the experience that others have. Having a successful junior career doesn't guarantee professional success, and realizing this takes time. Also, the mindset is different; sometimes, you will play your best tennis and still lose; it's about seizing the opportunities."

- Reaction to the Roland Garros final

"It was very inspiring for me; they are currently the two best players. What Alcaraz did mentally was incredible, as Sinner was playing very well and hitting the ball hard, then everything leveled out. I learned a lot from this match."

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