Felix Auger-Aliassime has chosen to extend his stay at the Estoril Open, using the tournament’s facilities to fine-tune his game before heading to the Rome Masters. The Canadian star, known for his powerful baseline play and athleticism, is focusing on sharpening his clay-court skills ahead of the next ATP 1000 event.
Auger-Aliassime’s decision mirrors that of Paulo Fonseca, who also opted to remain in Estoril for additional training. The slower clay courts provide an ideal setting for refining movement and shot selection, allowing players to adjust their game before facing the challenges of Rome.
However, Auger-Aliassime’s time in Estoril did not go as planned. He suffered an early exit in his debut match against qualifier Andrea Pellegrino, losing 7-5, 6-4. This defeat extended his clay-court struggles, marking his fifth consecutive loss on the surface.
Fonseca also faced disappointment in Estoril, falling in the first round to Jesper De Jong in straight sets, 6-2, 7-5. Despite the setback, both players remain focused on their preparations for Rome, aiming to regain momentum and improve their performances on clay.
As they head into the next phase of the season, Auger-Aliassime and Fonseca will look to turn their fortunes around and make a strong impact in the upcoming tournaments.
Felix Auger-Aliassime in 2025
Felix Auger-Aliassime

17 - 11win/loss
24 year old
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2025 Highlights
Now ranked no.19, the Canadian played his last match on the 1st of May when he was overcome by world no.237 Andrea Pellegrino 7-5 6-4 in the 2nd round of the Estoril Challenger (draw).
Presently, during this year Auger-Aliassime has a compiled 17-11 match record. Felix has won 2 titles in 2025 in Adelaide and Montpellier. Auger-Aliassime was the finalist in Dubai.
Joao Fonseca in 2025
Joao Fonseca

23 - 7win/loss
18 year old
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2025 Highlights
At the moment ranked no.65, Joao played his last match on the 30th of April when he capitulated to world no.93 Jesper De Jong 6-2 7-5 in the 1st round of the Estoril Challenger (draw).
Currently, during this year the Brazilian has achieved a composed 23-7 record. The Brazilian clinched 3 titles in 2025 in the Canberra Challenger, Buenos Aires and the Phoenix Challenger.
Felix Auger-Aliassime and Joao Fonseca have never clashed against each other.