We delve deeply into the potential matchups among favorites round by round, following the draw of the men's singles at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, with special attention to Jannik Sinner.
Joao Fonseca
Ben Shelton has reached the semifinals of the ATP 500 in Munich at the expense of Joao Fonseca, whom he defeated in three sets after a tough match. Still on the court, the American tennis player had nothing but praise for one of the biggest rising stars on the ATP circuit. "He is an electrifying player. One of the fastest emerging stars we have seen on the circuit. It's been great to witness his journey. For me, being here sharing the court with him is a real privilege. He has incredible energy and fantastic fans worldwide. I really enjoy these kinds of atmospheres," he concluded.
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The withdrawal of Novak Djokovic from the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 has come as a cold shower for all tennis fans. Even more so for the Spanish who were hoping to see him on the court once again. However, it's a stroke of luck for some of the players who will indeed participate in the tournament. Mainly for Joao Fonseca. The Brazilian thus becomes a seeded player in the Capital and Spanish Masters 1000. This way, he advances directly to the second round, without the need to play the first, and avoids facing another seeded player until at least the third.
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We detail who the 32 seeds will be for each individual draw of the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open and the potential matchups that could occur between them.
Ben Shelton has abruptly halted the progression of Joao Fonseca at the ATP 500 in Munich, where he defeated the Brazilian tennis player with a score of 6-3 3-6 6-3 to advance to the semifinals. Both players were involved in a great match, but once again Joao showed his inexperience in the decisive set, just as he did against Alexander Zverev in Monte Carlo. The American tennis player, on the other hand, is having a great tournament in his debut on the clay court tour, and will face Denis Shapovalov or Alex Molcan in the next round.
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What a great conversation between Ángel Rigueira and Toni Nadal in Mundo Deportivo that we were able to read this morning. The coach made quite a few headlines about the current circuit, and one of them was the evaluation of Joao Fonseca and Rafa Jódar, two of the new gems of the locker room. What future awaits the Brazilian and Spanish players? Keep an eye on Toni's perspective.
"I watched Joao's match in Miami, and honestly, I didn't get the feeling of being in front of a great player. I mean a level like Alcaraz, the level of a super player. When I first saw Rafa, he seemed like a good player, no more than that, but each time I see him, he looks better. He is progressing appropriately, on an upward trend; I see very high potential in him," he emphasized.
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Joao Fonseca was asked during the dispute of the Munich tournament, where he is in the quarterfinals, why he chose to compete there instead of attending the Barcelona Open 2026. "What made me decide to come here is the altitude since I will be playing in Madrid, and the conditions regarding altitude in Munich are similar to what I will have next week," he explained.
🗣️In the press conference, João explains why he chose to play the ATP 500 in Munich instead of the Barcelona tournament, which takes place in the same week:
— Joao Fonseca Daily (@fonsecadailyy) April 17, 2026
“It's a great tournament, and I talked to Patrick, the tournament director, and he is a very nice guy. Organized and it has been a good experience… pic.twitter.com/uo3zBe3sMs
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After sealing his pass to the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 in Munich 2026, Ben Shelton has analyzed what will be his first match on the circuit against Joao Fonseca, anticipating an entertaining duel to watch. "It's a great match I've been waiting and looking for a long time. I think it's going to be a lot of fun. We are two players who like to entertain, and it's a match I'm very motivated for. I think the fans are going to have a lot of fun," he acknowledged courtside.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Shelton analiza su partido ante Fonseca en cuartos de final en Munich
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We delve deeply into the potential matchups among favorites round by round, following the draw of the men's singles at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, with special attention to Jannik Sinner.
We detail who the 32 seeds will be for each individual draw of the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open and the potential matchups that could occur between them.
Ben Shelton has reached the semifinals of the ATP 500 in Munich at the expense of Joao Fonseca, whom he defeated in three sets after a tough match. Still on the court, the American tennis player had nothing but praise for one of the biggest rising stars on the ATP circuit. "He is an electrifying player. One of the fastest emerging stars we have seen on the circuit. It's been great to witness his journey. For me, being here sharing the court with him is a real privilege. He has incredible energy and fantastic fans worldwide. I really enjoy these kinds of atmospheres," he concluded.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Shelton se rinde en elogios a Fonseca tras eliminarle en Munich
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Ben Shelton has abruptly halted the progression of Joao Fonseca at the ATP 500 in Munich, where he defeated the Brazilian tennis player with a score of 6-3 3-6 6-3 to advance to the semifinals. Both players were involved in a great match, but once again Joao showed his inexperience in the decisive set, just as he did against Alexander Zverev in Monte Carlo. The American tennis player, on the other hand, is having a great tournament in his debut on the clay court tour, and will face Denis Shapovalov or Alex Molcan in the next round.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Shelton elimina a un combativo Fonseca y se mete en semifinales en Munich
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The withdrawal of Novak Djokovic from the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 has come as a cold shower for all tennis fans. Even more so for the Spanish who were hoping to see him on the court once again. However, it's a stroke of luck for some of the players who will indeed participate in the tournament. Mainly for Joao Fonseca. The Brazilian thus becomes a seeded player in the Capital and Spanish Masters 1000. This way, he advances directly to the second round, without the need to play the first, and avoids facing another seeded player until at least the third.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Joao Fonseca, uno de los grandes beneficiados por la baja de Djokovic en Madrid
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What a great conversation between Ángel Rigueira and Toni Nadal in Mundo Deportivo that we were able to read this morning. The coach made quite a few headlines about the current circuit, and one of them was the evaluation of Joao Fonseca and Rafa Jódar, two of the new gems of the locker room. What future awaits the Brazilian and Spanish players? Keep an eye on Toni's perspective.
"I watched Joao's match in Miami, and honestly, I didn't get the feeling of being in front of a great player. I mean a level like Alcaraz, the level of a super player. When I first saw Rafa, he seemed like a good player, no more than that, but each time I see him, he looks better. He is progressing appropriately, on an upward trend; I see very high potential in him," he emphasized.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ¿Quien tiene más potencial, Fonseca o Jódar? Esto opina Toni Nadal
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Joao Fonseca was asked during the dispute of the Munich tournament, where he is in the quarterfinals, why he chose to compete there instead of attending the Barcelona Open 2026. "What made me decide to come here is the altitude since I will be playing in Madrid, and the conditions regarding altitude in Munich are similar to what I will have next week," he explained.
🗣️In the press conference, João explains why he chose to play the ATP 500 in Munich instead of the Barcelona tournament, which takes place in the same week:
— Joao Fonseca Daily (@fonsecadailyy) April 17, 2026
“It's a great tournament, and I talked to Patrick, the tournament director, and he is a very nice guy. Organized and it has been a good experience… pic.twitter.com/uo3zBe3sMs
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fonseca explica por qué prefirió jugar el torneo de Munich en lugar del Barcelona Open
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After sealing his pass to the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 in Munich 2026, Ben Shelton has analyzed what will be his first match on the circuit against Joao Fonseca, anticipating an entertaining duel to watch. "It's a great match I've been waiting and looking for a long time. I think it's going to be a lot of fun. We are two players who like to entertain, and it's a match I'm very motivated for. I think the fans are going to have a lot of fun," he acknowledged courtside.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Shelton analiza su partido ante Fonseca en cuartos de final en Munich
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João Fonseca continues to confirm himself as one of the most in-form players on the circuit. The 19-year-old Brazilian convincingly defeated Arthur Rinderknech by 6-3 and 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 in Munich, marking his second victory over the Frenchman in just two weeks. Fonseca thereby improves his record to 8-1 in his last nine matches, a streak that underscores his remarkable progression and places him as one of the top names to watch on the clay court tour. He will face the winner of the match between Ben Shelton and Alexander Blockx in the quarterfinals.
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Joao Fonseca has successfully made his debut at the ATP 500 in Munich against Alejandro Tabilo, whom he defeated in two sets. However, he highlighted his struggle with the freezing conditions of the tournament after the good weather in Monte Carlo. "It was a bit cold, so I needed a good warm-up to stay in shape for this match. Even during breaks, my hand was frozen, but I am happy with today's fight. You have to adapt, you have one or two days to adapt, and yes, that's tennis. Whoever adapts better will achieve better results," he revealed.
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