Overview
- 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.