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3d ago

João Fonseca Withdraws From Brisbane With Back Injury, Risks Top‑30 Drop

The lower‑back injury prevents him from defending 125 points from last year’s Canberra title, putting his place in the top 30 at risk.

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Overview

  • The 19‑year‑old pulled out of the ATP 250 in Brisbane before his scheduled opener against Reilly Opelka, where he had been the sixth seed.
  • Tournament officials will replace Fonseca in the draw with a lucky loser after his Sunday night first‑round slot was vacated.
  • Live ranking calculations place him around No. 29 after the 125‑point drop, with the possibility of falling outside the top 30 when the list updates.
  • His camp is targeting a return for the ATP 250 in Adelaide starting January 12, with the Australian Open beginning January 18 in Melbourne.
  • A further slide outside the top 32 would jeopardize a seed at the Australian Open, increasing the risk of a tougher early draw.