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Joao Fonseca

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.

Fonseca: "I'm not a fan of comparisons, I plan to make my own history." Source: Getty

Fonseca: "I am not a fan of comparisons; I plan to make my own story"

The Brazilian, who will not debut in Australia until next Tuesday, talks about his recent experiences and shows his ambition to aim for the maximum.

Taylor Fritz arrives in poor condition at the 2026 Australian Open. Source: Getty

In cotton to Melbourne

We review the list of some players who are reaching the limit of this first Grand Slam of the season. Will there be any more last-minute withdrawals?

Fonseca: "My biggest challenge is managing the pressure". Photo: Getty

Fonseca: "My biggest challenge is handling the pressure"

Brazilian player Joao Fonseca confesses what his main challenge is for the 2026 season: "I'm playing well, I have confidence".

Casper Ruud defined the style of the "Sinner generation". Source: Getty

Ruud, on the Alcaraz and Sinner generation: "They have made me realize that I have to change my tennis"

Brave words from the Norwegian when talking about tennis players like Sinner or Fonseca, confessing that he constantly studies them and that they have made him change aspects of his game.

The Australian Open is at risk for Fonseca. Source: Getty

Fonseca withdraws from another tournament and his presence in Australia is up in the air

The Brazilian, who has already withdrawn from Brisbane, will also not be in Adelaide: "I was born with a back problem and there are days when I feel more pain than others."