Joao Fonseca Advances to Indian Wells Second Round After Comeback Win

The 18-year-old Brazilian continues his rapid rise, earning praise from tennis stars after a breakout season and a strong debut at Indian Wells.

Joao Fonseca, 18, defeated Britain's Jacob Fearnley 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 to secure a spot in the second round of the Indian Wells tournament.
Fonseca recently made history by becoming the youngest South American ATP champion after winning the Argentina Open in February 2025.
Tennis stars like Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic have praised Fonseca's talent, predicting a bright future for the young Brazilian.
Fonseca's rise includes a stunning upset over Andrey Rublev at the Australian Open and a victory in the 2023 US Open junior title.
WTA No. 2 Iga Swiatek expressed admiration for Fonseca's game, while cautioning against placing excessive pressure on the young player.