Joao Fonseca, the 18-year-old Brazilian tennis prodigy, has made history by winning his first ATP title at the Buenos Aires tournament. In the final, Fonseca defeated the Argentine Francisco Cerundolo with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (7-1), becoming the youngest South American to win an ATP title since 1990.
Throughout the tournament, Fonseca showcased his incredible talent by defeating three Argentinian players on his way to the final. His performance in the final was particularly impressive, as he managed to break Cerundolo’s serve at crucial moments and secure the victory in a tense tie-break.
With this win, Fonseca has not only claimed his first ATP title but also made a significant leap in the ATP rankings, breaking into the Top 70. His rapid rise in the tennis world has been nothing short of remarkable, and he is now considered one of the most promising young players on the circuit.
Fonseca’s dream is to become the number one player in the world and win Grand Slam titles. His determination and passion for the sport are evident in every match he plays, and his recent victory in Buenos Aires is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting career. As he continues to develop and gain experience, the tennis world eagerly awaits his future achievements.
This is what he said: “Unbelievable week, even in Argentina there are some Brazilians cheering for me. That’s just amazing. Every Brazilian, everyone from their country wants this support from your own country. For me, this that I’m living is just unbelievable.
I want to thank my family, my friends and my sponsors for just helping me achieve my dream, which is to play tennis. Of course I want to be No. 1, of course I want to win Slams, titles, but my dream is just to play tennis, and I’m living it.”
I want to be No. 1, of course I want to win Slams and titles”
Joao Fonseca in 2025
Now the world no.68 (career-high), Fonseca played his last match on the 16th of February when he beat world no.26 Francisco Cerundolo 6-4 7-6(1) in the final in Buenos Aires to win his 2nd career title.
This season Fonseca has achieved an overall 14-2 match record. The Brazilian clinched 2 titles in 2025 in the Canberra Challenger and Buenos Aires.