"Finally! Joao Fonseca secures first victory of the year. Source: Getty"
Joao Fonseca had to wait until mid-February to celebrate a victory in the 2026 season. It had to be at home, where else, at his beloved ATP 500 de Rio. There we could see the Brazilian a little more relaxed, performing perfectly on a court dedicated to him, even though he faced another compatriot. With his win against Thiago Monteiro (7-6, 6-1), he secures a spot in the round of 16, where he will face the Peruvian Ignacio Buse in another very interesting match. There is still a long way to go for Joao to satisfy his country with his performance.
Other match results
- M Berrettini d. (LL) T Barrios Vera: 76 75
- (Q) V Gaubas d. (WC) L Miguel: 63 26 62
- [8] T Etcheverry d. F Comesaña: 36 63 64
- [1] F Cerúndolo d. M Navone: 63 64
- (LL) J Faria d. [4] S Báez: 75 61
- J Cerúndolo d. [2] L Darderi: 61 36 64
- R Burruchaga d. [5] C Ugo Carabelli: 63 64
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