Joao Fonseca’s Roland-Garros journey came to an end in the third round after a straight-sets loss to Jack Draper, but the young Brazilian remains positive about his future. Despite the 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 defeat, Fonseca emphasized that this is only the beginning of his career and that he will continue to learn and improve.
“It’s just a beginning, so we keep learning and practicing,” Fonseca said after the match. The 18-year-old has been one of the most talked-about rising stars at the tournament, earning praise for his fearless style of play and rapid development.
Draper, the fifth seed, controlled the match from the start, using his powerful forehand and tactical precision to neutralize Fonseca’s aggressive approach. The Brazilian struggled to find consistency, committing 38 unforced errors compared to Draper’s 20.
Despite the loss, Fonseca’s performance at Roland-Garros has solidified his reputation as a future contender. His victories over Hubert Hurkacz and Pierre-Hugues Herbert earlier in the tournament showcased his potential, and his ability to compete at the highest level continues to grow.
As he looks ahead, Fonseca remains focused on his development, knowing that setbacks are part of the journey. With his talent and determination, he is expected to be a key figure in the next generation of tennis stars.
Draper at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2025
At the moment ranked no.5 (career-high), Draper owns a 25-6 record in 2025. Jack is now playing at the French Open where he toppled the world no.68 Mattia Bellucci 3-6 6-1 6-4 6-2, the world no.42 Gael Monfils 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-5 and the world no.65 Joao Fonseca 6-2 6-4 6-2.
Jack Draper will square off with the world no.62 Alexander Bublik in the 4th round. Their current head to head is 2-1 for Draper.
The Brit clinched 1 title in 2025 in Indian Wells. Jack got to the final in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open) and in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open).
Joao Fonseca in 2025
LWWWWWLLWW Currently the world no.65, the Brazilian played his last match on the 31st of May when he lost to world no.5 Jack Draper 6-2 6-4 6-2 in the 3rd round of the French Open (draw).
Currently, during this year Joao has managed to achieve an overall 25-9 match record. The Brazilian conquered 3 titles in 2025 in the Canberra Challenger, Buenos Aires and the Phoenix Challenger.
Jack Draper and Joao Fonseca faced off just twice. Their head to head is 2-0 for Draper.
