It conveys special, unique sensations, and what it awakens in the mind of the seasoned tennis follower goes far beyond his current level. Joao Fonseca continues to take firm steps in his progression and proving that we are facing an emerging star. Just over a month ago, he was a broken toy due to unexpected defeats, and now he is not an unbeatable God, but there is something in his game and attitude that sparks dreams. This is how Alejandro Davidovich sees it.
Only those who fully understand the intricacies of professional tennis, the enormous difficulty of achieving significant results at an early age, and the need for patience and the acknowledgment of different stages in a progression phase have been able to enjoy this season of Joao Fonseca. While the volatility of some supposed gurus reached unbearable levels, those who truly understand this sport have remained faithful to the powerful idea that the Brazilian has everything to become a generational talent and only needs time.
Fonseca has immense potential to develop and dreams of being the third pillar of a potential Big 3
It is impossible to expect all young promising tennis players to progress at the same speed. It is also necessary to understand that it is not imperative to achieve great success at 18 years old to become a great star in the future. Fonseca has a supportive environment that knows what they have on their hands. He is an intelligent and calm young man, understands the game and his own idiosyncrasies, in addition to possessing boundless ambition, a notable work ethic, and a frustration tolerance well above his peers.
These qualities were present when he won in Basel, as well as when he suffered defeats against Schoolkate in Canada or Machac in the US Open some months ago. Immediate results should not make us deviate from the idea that the Brazilian has absolutely everything to dominate the circuit. This is how many of his opponents see him, and it was Alejandro Davidovich who opened Pandora's box with his words at the Swiss tournament's award ceremony. After losing to Joao, the Spaniard was clear about what he sees in his rival and conqueror in this final.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina after losing to João Fonseca in Basel final
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) October 26, 2025
“You played unbelievable tennis today. You are the person of this sport. You have a bright future for sure. You’re gonna be the next Nole to beat Carlos and Jannik for sure.” ❤️ pic.twitter.com/UcxLaEKOHS
Comparing Fonseca to Djokovic would be unfair, but Davidovich's idea gives a lot to think about
"You are the new great personality of tennis. You have a brilliant future, you will be the new Djokovic for Sinner and Alcaraz," said the Malaga native, reviving the idea hovering over the Brazilian regarding the possibility of becoming the third pillar of a Big 3, challenging the current duopoly established by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. This theory is not new or unreasonable, although it must be put into context and not taken literally.

What Djokovic did with Federer and Nadal took many years, various challenges for the Serbian, and skills that are hard to replicate in history, considering that he must be universally recognized as one of the greatest athletes of all time. An exciting and plausible scenario may unfold in two or three years, where Joao Fonseca manages to narrow the level gap between the world's top two and the rest.
Currently, we can confidently state that the tennis, physical, and mental potential seen in the Brazilian is infinite. He could end the season in the top 30 at just 19 years old, conveying the feeling that his room for improvement extends across all aspects, as much as his desire and ambition to keep evolving. Comparison is not only unwise but also very unfair, yet it cannot be ignored that Joao Fonseca has many reasons to excite the tennis world.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Davidovich y su bomba a Fonseca: "Serás el nuevo Djokovic para Sinner y Alcaraz"

