Fonseca announces his expectations: "Now I am prepared to play five sets"
The young Brazilian reveals the great confidence with which he faces this US Open 2025 and explains aspects of his personal life.
It's the moment of truth. Joao Fonseca's season has been remarkable, but he seeks that definitive quality leap at the US Open 2025 to confirm his projection as a rising star. After advancing through the first round, he shares his feelings, expectations, and aspirations.
There have been many unmistakable signs given by Joao Fonseca regarding his overflowing potential. A fast-paced and powerful tennis style blends with an overflowing charisma and that fierce combative spirit that has captivated fans from around the world. Just turned 19, he aims to step up his progression with a strong result at this US Open 2025. In a conversation with townandcountrymag.com, he discusses interesting aspects of his personal and professional life.
"My work is my passion, I do what I love most in the world every day," explains a young man who has already experienced winning some matches at all four Grand Slams and who progresses surrounded by a cohort of Brazilian fans who bring a special vibe to tournaments. "They are very noisy and make the atmosphere more like a football match than a tennis one, but I love that energy they give me. Representing my country is the greatest thing that can happen to me, and it motivates me to be a role model for Brazilian children. When I'm tired, I think about that to find the strength that allows me to continue," he argues.
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The entire Fonseca family is devoted to their wonder boy. His parents are regular companions at tournaments, but this time, they couldn't travel to New York, and Joao is accompanied by his brothers, Leonardo, 23, and Guilherme, 30. Many believe that after eight months of regular competition on the circuit, Flushing Meadows could be the ideal stage for the definitive takeoff of a young man already settled in the top-50 of the ATP rankings and who knows what it takes to lift an ATP title, like the one in Buenos Aires. He seems to perceive it that way too.
"The humid heat you feel here is very similar to that of Rio de Janeiro. The courts are fast, allowing me to play aggressively. I need to keep improving my net game and be precise in serve+1 and return+1. The three Grand Slams this year have been a great learning experience for me, but now I feel completely ready physically and tennis-wise to play five sets. I believe I can have a great tournament," commented Joao Fonseca, who will face Czech Tomas Machac in the second round of the US Open 2025.
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