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Joao Fonseca

Joao Fonseca has a problem. Photo: Getty

Joao Fonseca has a problem

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

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

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."

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

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

Joao Fonseca explains his defeat at the Australian Open 2026. Photo: gettyimages

Fonseca explains the reasons for his defeat: "Competing in these conditions will help me learn"

The Brazilian appeared at the press conference visibly sad about the defeat in the 2026 Australian Open, but with clear explanations of what happened.