Like everyone else, Carlos Alcaraz desires to play towards the teenager sensation Joao Fonseca as quickly as doable! The 18-year-old Brazilian conquered the Buenos Aires title on Sunday, changing into the seventh-youngest champion on the ATP Tour since 1990.
Alcaraz praised the younger gun and his explosive sport. Carlos praised Joao’s unbelievable rise as a young person gained 600 positions on the ATP rating record inside a yr and cracked the top-70. The four-time Main winner highlighted Fonseca’s efficiency within the title match.
The Brazilian ousted the native hero Francisco Cerundolo and produced an unbelievable stage of tennis. The Spaniard didn’t wish to predict the long run. Nevertheless, he emphasised Joao’s potential and lots of vital achievements forward of him.
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Fonseca claimed his first ATP win at residence in Rio a yr in the past. He claimed Challenger titles and wrapped up the 2024 season within the top-150. Joao stormed over the Subsequent Gen ATP Finals area in Jeddah regardless of being the youngest participant.
Joao Fonseca, Buenos Aires 2025© Stream screenshot
The 18-year-old kicked off the 2025 motion with the Canberra Challenger trophy and walked by means of the Australian Open qualifying draw. The Brazilian made his Main debut towards Andrey Rublev and surprised the top-10 opponent in straight units for a notable victory.
Fonseca entered the ATP 250 occasion in Buenos Aires as a top-100 participant and ousted 5 rivals en path to his first ATP title. A teen ousted Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Federico Coria and reached the quarter-final.
Joao Fonseca, Buenos Aires 2025© Stream screenshot
Mariano Navone had an opportunity to finish Joao’s run after incomes two match factors! The teen denied them and prevailed in three units for a spot within the semi-final. Fonseca toppled Laslo Djere with a robust efficiency within the decider, reserving a spot in his first ATP ultimate.
The 18-year-old performed towards the native hero Francisco Cerundolo and delivered a 6-4, 7-6 triumph, clinching his first ATP title and writing historical past books. The Brazilian attacked and stored the factors on his racquet. He supplied two breaks within the opening set.
Joao Fonseca, Buenos Aires 2025© Stream screenshot
The Argentine misplaced serve once more in the course of the second set and moved nearer to the exit door. Fonseca served for the title at 5-4 and misplaced his focus. Cerundolo broke again and prolonged the battle. The house star dropped serve once more in sport 11.
Joao couldn’t convey the victory residence on the second try, getting damaged at 6-5 and maintaining his rival alive. A teen made a recent begin within the tie break and cracked a forehand down the road winner on a match level en path to his first of many ATP trophies.
Joao Fonseca, Buenos Aires 2025© X – Sergio Llamera | IEB+ Argentina Open
“Joao possesses a massive potential. His level is so high. He was world no. 660 a year ago and is now in the top-70. His ranking will only get better. I watched the Buenos Aires final, and Joao was incredible.
Playing against Francisco Cerundolo in his hometown is anything but easy. However, Joao played crazy well, and I’m so happy for his first ATP title. No one can predict the future, and I can not tell if he will become world no. 1.
He has the potential to achieve that and many other significant things. I’m excited for Joao, and I can not wait to play against him,” Carlos Alcaraz stated.
