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Fonseca Sets Top-15 Push as Calderano Puts Health First in 2026 Aims

Late-December interviews underscore a pivot toward pairing elite goals with personal wellbeing.

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Overview

  • João Fonseca, 19, sets a 2026 goal of cracking the world top 15 after a 2025 surge from No. 145 to No. 24.
  • He says he will pursue consistent results without significant swings in performance.
  • Off court, he plans to learn Italian, take a poker course, and manage his finances.
  • World No. 3 Hugo Calderano names physical and mental balance as his main focus for 2026.
  • He says an injury-free year would allow him to compete in peak form and enjoy each event.