Joao Fonseca, the rising star of Brazilian tennis, added another milestone to his remarkable season by clinching the Phoenix Challenger title. The 18-year-old defeated Alexander Bublik in a thrilling final, securing a 7-6 (5), 7-6 (0) victory. This marks Fonseca’s third ATP Challenger title of the year, further solidifying his position as one of the sport’s most promising talents.
After the match, Fonseca celebrated his hard-fought win in a unique and joyful way—by diving into the pool at the tournament venue. The spontaneous celebration was met with cheers and applause from fans and fellow players, capturing the exuberance of the moment. “It was such an incredible week, and I wanted to share this happiness with everyone here,” Fonseca said with a smile.
Fonseca’s journey to the title was nothing short of impressive, as he overcame several top-tier opponents, including Kei Nishikori in the semi-finals. His composure under pressure and ability to deliver in crucial moments have been key to his success this season.
With this victory, Fonseca climbs to a career-high ATP ranking of No. 62, a testament to his rapid rise in the tennis world. As he continues to make waves on the court—and occasionally in the pool—Fonseca’s future looks brighter than ever. Fans are eagerly anticipating what this young talent will achieve next.
Team Fonseca making a splash 💦 #ATPChallenger pic.twitter.com/1hkK5fBXaV
— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) March 17, 2025
Joao Fonseca in 2025
WWWWWLWLWW Ranked no.80, Fonseca played his last match on the 16th of March when he beat world no.82 Alexander Bublik 7-6(5) 7-6(0) in the final of the Phoenix Challenger to win his 2nd career title.
During this season the Brazilian has a 20-4 match record. The Brazilian has won 3 titles in 2025 in the Canberra Challenger, Buenos Aires and the Phoenix Challenger.
