Fonseca Reaches Basel Quarterfinals, Sets Date With Shapovalov After Mensik Withdrawal

Overview

• Jakub Mensik pulled out with a left‑foot injury, sending João Fonseca through by walkover.
• Fonseca, 19 and ranked No. 46, opened by defeating Perricard 7-6 (6), 6-3.
• Reaching the last eight matches his best ATP 500 result, previously achieved at the 2024 Rio Open.
• Denis Shapovalov, No. 23, secured the quarterfinal meeting by beating Valentin Royer 7-6 (7/3), 6-2.
• Fonseca credited a stronger mindset and tie‑break focus, and his next scheduled events are Paris Masters and the Athens ATP 250.