Melbourne, Australia – The tennis world is abuzz with excitement as 18-year-old Brazilian phenom Joao Fonseca has qualified for the main draw of the 2025 Australian Open after defeating Tirante Tirante 6-4 6-1. Fonseca, who has been on a remarkable winning streak, boasts an impressive 16-0 record in terms of sets won this year.
Fonseca’s journey to the Australian Open has been nothing short of extraordinary. He recently won the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah and followed it up with his second ATP Challenger Tour title in Canberra. His dominant performance in Canberra saw him defeat top players like Mackenzie McDonald, Duje Ajdukovic, Harold Mayot, Jacob Fearnley, and Ethan Quinn without dropping a single set.
The Brazilian’s aggressive style of play and exceptional consistency on serve have been key to his success. Fonseca has won 59% of the points he played in the Canberra Challenger, showcasing his ability to maintain pressure on his opponents. His confidence is soaring, and he is determined to make a strong impression at the Australian Open.
Fonseca’s rise in the tennis world has been meteoric. He started the year ranked 145th but has since climbed to 113th, just 77 points shy of the top 100. His goal is to qualify for the main draw of a Grand Slam for the first time, and he is well on his way to achieving that milestone.
As he prepares for the main draw, Fonseca remains focused and determined. “I’m leaving for Melbourne on Sunday, although I’m tired from this week, but I feel good physically,” he said in a recent interview. “I want to bring this level of confidence to the Australian Open and hopefully do a good performance in the main draw.”
The tennis world will be watching closely as Joao Fonseca takes the court at the Australian Open. With his impressive form and unwavering determination, he is a player to watch in the coming years. Could this be the start of a new era in Brazilian tennis? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Joao Fonseca is a name to remember.
João about that!
18-year-old Brazilian phenom João Fonseca defeats Tirante 6-4 6-1 to make the main draw.
He’s one to watch, tennis fans.#AO2025 pic.twitter.com/kyIWwzyllE
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 9, 2025
Joao Fonseca in 2025
WWWWWWW Now the world no.113 (career-high), Fonseca played his last match on the 8th of January when he overcame Tirante 6-4 6-1 in the qualifications of the Australian Open (draw).
Until now, during this year Fonseca achieved a 8-0 win-loss record. This year, Joao won 1 title in the Canberra Challenger.
