Fonseca: "My biggest challenge is handling the pressure"

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Joao Fonseca, ranked 31st in the world, arrives with many doubts on the Australian tour. Despite being one of those names that generate more excitement regarding his tennis, especially looking ahead to the 2026 Australian Open, the truth is that his withdrawals from Brisbane and Adelaide offer little hope.

Perhaps he is saving himself to give his all in Melbourne. Until then, the only thing we know is the sense of progress and evolution that Fonseca has regarding his last season on the circuit, as well as knowing what he considers his main challenge in this new year.

"I am very, very happy with myself. I started the year in the 140th position in the world rankings and ended up among the top 25, winning two major titles, one on clay and the other on indoor court. It was incredible for me, in addition to many victories, and I had some fantastic weeks. I am very happy with my game and my level. I hope to be able to maintain this pace," Joao Fonseca confessed in an interview with The Observer.

"It's very different now. I am among the top 25 players in the world and most players know me. Never in my career have I played a year where I had to defend some points. I was always progressing and playing against lower-ranked players. I was always the underdog, the youngest one, with some experience and playing the best I could."

Joao Fonseca and his biggest challenge for 2026

"The biggest challenge for me in 2026 is handling the pressure of defending my points and playing with a bit more pressure on me. It's going to be fun, it's going to be a new experience for me, but I'm playing well, I have confidence, so let's go all out and try to be happy on the court and play the best we can."

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