Fonseca, about his comeback against Tsitsipas: "I knew he was going to get stressed"

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One of the great endorsements to consider Joao Fonseca as a future star is his innate ability to rise to the occasion in big matches and the competitive character that shines through in him. He put all that on display in the 2025 Davis Cup tie where Brazil earned the right to play the Qualifiers next year, after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas' Greece.

There was tremendous anticipation in the legendary OAKA Arena in Athens this past weekend during the 2025 Davis Cup clash between Greece and Brazil. Both national teams were aiming to secure a spot in the Qualifiers of the upcoming edition to keep the dream of the coveted trophy alive for 2026. The victory went to Brazil after Joao Fonseca played a significant role, defeating Sakellaridis and notably, Stefanos Tsitsipas.

With Djokovic watching from the stands, both players fought fiercely for a victory that was crucial for the South Americans' qualification. Tsitsipas even had a 5-4 lead in the third set but yielded to the determination and positive attitude of the young Joao. "I told myself I had to take it point by point and keep being aggressive. My captain told me to maintain a positive attitude because Stefanos was going to feel the pressure. I knew he would stress in crucial moments because he hasn't been winning many matches, and that was key," he explained in quotes gathered by sdna.gr.

- Fonseca only defends points for the rest of the year and could rise significantly in the ATP rankings if he maintains this level of play

This triumph injects a boost of morale and confidence into Joao Fonseca as he eagerly approaches the final stretch of the season. Ranked 42nd in the world presently, his major goal is to enter the 2026 Australian Open as a seeded player, a feat within reach as he defends merely 44 points. Beating Tsitsipas in Athens, facing a hostile crowd, and enabling Brazil to achieve this significant success in the 2025 Davis Cup could be a turning point in the trajectory of a young player who didn't overlook Djokovic's presence in the stands.

"Playing for my country is very special to me, and winning this match means a lot. It has been an honor to play in front of Djokovic; I heard he was going to be in the audience, and I only hope he enjoyed the show," stated Joao Fonseca, who continues to progress forward and increasingly establish himself as a reality, not just a promise of the future. He still has many aspects to refine at a tennis and physical level, but the foundation upon which to build is outstanding.

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