Joao Fonseca surprised everyone by withdrawing from the ATP 250 Brisbane 2026 at the last minute, raising doubts about how he will arrive at the Open de Australia 2026. It was Fernando Meligeni who shed light on the reason for this absence and the extent of the injury that caused it. "In the first few weeks of the year, there is a higher risk of muscle strains and discomfort, so it is necessary to be very careful. Joao is gaining muscle mass to withstand the demands of the circuit. I am sure he will have great success," said the former Brazilian player and someone very close to Fonseca and his environment. The truth is that these discomforts have occurred in the lower back of the Brazilian tennis player, who will try to make a comeback in Auckland next week.
Fernando Meligeni 🇧🇷 on Fonseca's Brisbane withdrawal 🗣️
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"In the first few weeks, you feel your body more, and there is a chance of having contractures and discomfort. It's time to be very careful. You can see that João is focusing on gaining mass, gaining strength...
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This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ya se conoce el alcance de la lesión de Joao Fonseca

