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Kyrgios surrenders to Fonseca: "He has the potential to win several Grand Slams"

Pedro de Pablos | 17 Jul 2026 | 10.42
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Kyrgios Surrenders to Fonseca: "He has the potential to win several Grand Slams". Source: Getty Images.
Kyrgios Surrenders to Fonseca: "He has the potential to win several Grand Slams". Source: Getty Images.

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Joao Fonseca is one of the most promising players on the circuit. At just 19 years old, the Brazilian player is rapidly growing and has emerged as one of the players expected to challenge the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. This is also the opinion of Nick Kyrgios, who has predicted great success for him.

The Australian player has given an interview to 'Tennis Majors' where he highlighted Fonseca's best qualities and how quickly he has adapted to the circuit. "Fonseca has the potential to win several Grand Slams. I see his level, what he has achieved, the speed of his transition; undoubtedly he has that special something, the work ethic, the level. It wouldn't surprise me to see him become a champion of multiple Grand Slams," Kyrgios stated.

2026, Fonseca's year of consecration

Last year, Fonseca already achieved great results in his first full year on the circuit, but 2026 is proving to be his year of consecration. In Roland Garros 2026, he came back from two sets down against Novak Djokovic and reached the quarterfinals, has competed head-to-head with players like Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner, or Carlos Alcaraz, and has taken a giant step towards gaining confidence in his game and consistency to move to the next level in his career.

His season's start was not easy due to some back problems, but Fonseca has gradually settled in to become a regular in the final rounds of major tournaments. Currently ranked 28th in the ATP rankings, he is expected to step up in the second half of the season to continue climbing positions and become the player that many believe he is destined to be. For now, he is progressing at a dizzying pace, so he shouldn't take long to make a strong statement at the level expected of him.

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