Fonseca opens up about his ordeal with injuries in 2026

Pedro de Pablos - 18 Sep 2026 | 14:32
ATP Joao Fonseca Copa Davis 2026

The Brazilian tennis player returns to the circuit this weekend in the Davis Cup qualifier between Brazil and Switzerland, and he has revealed how difficult it has been for him with his umpteenth injury of the year.

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Fonseca opens up about his ordeal with injuries in 2026. Source: Getty Images.

After missing the 2026 US Open due to an injury, Joao Fonseca returns to the circuit this weekend in the Davis Cup playoff between Brazil and Switzerland, where he will be the main attraction for his team to stay alive in the competition. Before stepping onto the court, the young Brazilian player highlighted how tough his recovery has been and the ordeal of injuries he has had to endure this season.

In fact, 2026 started off poorly for Fonseca with a back injury that limited him during the first months of the competition. It is true that once he recovered, he signed significant matches and faced top players like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Alexander Zverev with impressive performances. However, his body has suffered more than expected in recent months, which he has to manage so that at 20 years old it does not become a recurring issue every season.

"My recovery was tough. Obviously, I would have liked to play the US Open and be in better physical and mental shape. I have suffered many injuries this year. I returned to training last week, starting to feel good on the court again, and I couldn't help but provide all my support to the team. I tried to recover as quickly as possible to be here. Everyone knows how important the Davis Cup is to me. Since my youth, I have always been dedicated to the Davis Cup. It was always the most important weeks of the year for me. I always returned lighter, happier. Being here with the team, in this atmosphere of unity, is fantastic and always very productive for everyone," he acknowledged at a press conference.

Joao Fonseca will face world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz for the first time in Miami.

Fonseca, excited to face Wawrinka

Even though he will debut against Dominic Stricker, Fonseca cannot help but think about the matchup he will have against Stan Wawrinka. In the veteran Swiss player's last year on the circuit, Joao will be one of his final rivals, an encounter he faces with honor and joy for everything 'Stanimal' has done for tennis. It will be a generational clash full of highlights and emotions.

 

 

"I think we need to take it one match at a time. First, we have the match against Dominic Stricker, who is a very complete player; he was among the top 100 and has already defeated great players. After that, the next step on the court is Gustavo Heidi. So we will go step by step. But, obviously, regarding Saturday's matchup, it will be an honor. Everyone knows Wawrinka is an incredible player. His career in tennis is enormous. Thus, it will definitely be a tremendous honor," he stated.

Tennis is experienced differently in Brazil, and with Joao's presence, they will be clear favorites to win the playoff. Although they are still far from the top teams in the competition, there are high expectations placed on Fonseca and the team, as well as on the new generations that can bring joy to the country in the future.

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