ATP
Brazil · b. 2006
João Fonseca
Ferocious forehand and fearless shotmaking
- 2023 US Open boys' singles champion
- Won his first ATP title in Buenos Aires in 2025
Fonseca burst onto the tour as a teenager with one of the fastest forehands in the game. Brazil sees him as its brightest tennis hope since Gustavo Kuerten.
| Tour | ATP |
|---|---|
| Country | Brazil |
| Born | 2006 |
| Plays | Right-handed, two-handed backhand |
| Style | Ferocious forehand and fearless shotmaking |
Career highlights
- 2023 US Open boys' singles champion
- Won his first ATP title in Buenos Aires in 2025
- Won the ATP 500 title in Basel in 2025
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