A gem of Brazilian tennis aims high. João Fonseca18 years old, gave an interview for the portal clay where he indicated that he wants to be among the best in the world in the coming years. In 2023 he trained with Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner, In 2024, he won his first ATP match and in Rio de Janeiro he reached the quarterfinals, with performances that predict a very promising future for him.
Joao Fonseca won the Junior Davis Cup in 2022. The Brazilian pearl decided to reject the offer of an American university and turn to professionals. On August 21 he turned 18 and days later he ‘made’ the full Davis Cup defeated the Dutch Botic Van de Zandschulp by 6-4 and 7-6 (3).
After two days, Fonseca defeated Raphael Collignon 6-3, 7-6 (2) and 6-3 to put Brazil ahead of Belgium in the Davis Cup. Currently, the native of Rio de Janeiro is number 157 in the ATP ranking and is inspired by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to reach the highest level.
“I see the rivalry that they both have and That’s where I want to be. Sometimes I think ‘I’m going to go to the top 100, the top 50’. Nope. I will look at them“said a very optimistic Joao Fonseca.”I want to be like them. I want to win Grand Slams and other big tournaments“, said one of the greatest jewels of world tennis.
“Alcaraz and Sinner are a motivation and an inspiration to work more,” added the young Brazilian. They also asked him if his dream is to aspire to be the third element of the ‘Big 3 of the future’, along with Spanish and Italian tennis players. “It’s hard to talk to, but this is where I want to go. It’s not something I think about, it’s just going to be a consequence of my work,” he maintained.
He also discussed his friendship with Alcaraz, whom he considers a role model. “We have a good relationshipwe always talk when we meet. He is an idol for the whole next generation” he added.
Source: La Verdad
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