Joao Fonseca

Fonseca, prepared to shine at the ATP Rio: "I feel confident"
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Fonseca, prepared to shine at the ATP Rio: "I feel confident"

Pedro de Pablos - 17 Feb 2026 | 07:30

The Brazilian tennis player stated that he is 100% physically ready for a tournament where he will play as the local idol and is one of the favorites.

Joao Fonseca has a problem. Photo: Getty
ATP Joao Fonseca

Joao Fonseca has a problem

Jose Morón - 12 Feb 2026 | 13:59

Perhaps he didn't know it at that moment, but when Joao won in Buenos Aires, twelve months ago, a problem was born for him.

Fonseca: "I have felt a little pressure, I lacked conviction and confidence." Source: Getty
ATP Joao Fonseca

Fonseca: "I felt a little pressure, I lacked conviction and confidence"

Fernando Murciego - 12 Feb 2026 | 08:57

The Brazilian player was knocked out in the early stages of the Buenos Aires ATP 250, where he was defending the title: "This is a very tough defeat for me."

Fonseca: "My dream is to be number one and win Grand Slams."
ATP Joao Fonseca

Fonseca: "My dream is to be number one and win Grand Slams"

Pedro de Pablos - 9 Feb 2026 | 17:19

The Brazilian tennis player acknowledged having overcome physical problems, and he feels prepared to validate the title at the Buenos Aires ATP 250.