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Joao Fonseca proclaims himself doubles champion at Rio Open alongside Marcelo Melo

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 22 Feb 2026
Joao Fonseca, champion at Rio Open. Photo: gettyimages

Joao Fonseca suffered a major disappointment by falling in the second round of the ATP 500 Rio Open 2026, but he has redeemed himself by winning the doubles title. He did it alongside the Brazilian legend in this discipline, Marcelo Melo, who at 42 years old enjoyed the experience of competing with his young compatriot like a child. They defeated Haase and Frantzen 3-6, 6-3, 10-8.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Joao Fonseca se proclama campeón del dobles en el Río Open junto a Marcelo Melo