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ATP Rio Open 2025

Alexander Zverev in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: gettyimages

Zverev: "I want to be number 1, but there are still things that Sinner and Alcaraz do better than me"

The German player acknowledges feeling physical discomfort exacerbated by the conditions of the Rio de Janeiro tournament and talks about Joao Fonseca.

Joao Fonseca at the Rio Open 2025. Photo: Getty

Fonseca: "I couldn't control the nerves or be myself on the track"

The Brazilian, recently champion in Argentina, was left out of the biggest tournament in his country after failing to overcome the pressure and nerves. This is what he said at the press conference.

João Fonseca at the Rio Open 2025. Photo: getty

Fonseca: "I always believed I could get to where I am today, but never so soon"

The 18-year-old young pearl spoke from the Rio Open, her local tournament where she hopes to continue her great streak that started in Buenos Aires and ended with her first title.