Fonseca warns on what he has worked most on and what his goal is on the clay court tour

The young Brazilian made interesting reflections at the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2026 press conference after securing his spot in the quarterfinals.

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 9 Apr 2026 | 14.09
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Joao Fonseca, aspects to improve in Monte Carlo. Photo: gettyimages
Joao Fonseca, aspects to improve in Monte Carlo. Photo: gettyimages

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Joao Fonseca continues to take steps forward with astonishing firmness and naturalness in the process of tennis and personal maturation he is immersed in. At 19 years old, the Brazilian will play his first quarterfinals in a tournament of this category at the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2026 and spoke rationally at the press conference.

The anticipation surrounding his evolution is only understood when you enjoy his matches, clearly identifying those intangibles that only generational talents possess. Joao Fonseca aims to raise the bar on this clay court swing, and starting with quarterfinals at the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2026 generates great excitement in every true fan of this sport. Also, his words at the press conference, after overwhelming Matteo Berrettini and now facing Alexander Zverev.

"I am playing great tennis, being aggressive from the first shot, putting pressure on my opponents, and able to maintain concentration throughout the match. My coach helps me a lot to understand the game because he is very analytical and gives me specific advice that is very useful," explained the Brazilian player, eager to excel on this surface. "I love playing on clay, I can't say which is my favorite surface, but I am focused on improving on clay now," he concluded.

Joao Fonseca, satisfied in Montecarlo. Photo: gettyimages

Fonseca believes that his mobility is the key aspect he must continue to improve

When asked about the aspects of his game he has been working on intensively lately, Joao Fonseca pointed to mobility on the court. "The injury at the beginning of the season really disrupted my rhythm. After the Australian Open, I had a few weeks to train, and we focused a lot on how I move around the court. I know that if I want to be in the top 10 or top 5, I need to move with the same agility as them," he stated before addressing his priority on this clay court swing. 

"I would be satisfied if I achieve good results and play at a high level. Even if I lose, I want to maintain a positive mindset. Right now, I approach each match knowing that it is an opportunity to learn, but I step on the court ready to give my best and win at all costs. What I seek is that, at the end of the clay court swing, I am content with myself for having done my best and feel that I have given absolutely everything on the court," declared Joao Fonseca, who will face Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals of the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2026.

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