At just 18 years old, João Fonseca is rapidly carving out a place for himself in the history of tennis. With his recent victory over Jenson Brooksby, the Brazilian prodigy has achieved a rare feat: reaching the third round of both Wimbledon and Roland Garros in the same season. The last time a player this young accomplished such a milestone was in 2001, when a young Andy Roddick burst onto the scene.
Fonseca’s rise has been nothing short of electric. Known for his powerful forehand and fearless court presence, he has quickly become one of the most talked-about names on the ATP tour. His performance this season has not only thrilled fans but also signaled the arrival of a new force in men’s tennis.
What makes Fonseca’s achievement even more remarkable is the level of competition he has faced. Navigating the early rounds of two of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments requires not only talent but also composure and tactical maturity—qualities he has displayed in abundance.
As the tennis world watches with growing excitement, Fonseca’s journey is just beginning. With youth on his side and a game that continues to evolve, he stands poised to make an even greater impact in the seasons to come. Whether on the grass of Wimbledon or the clay of Roland Garros, one thing is clear: João Fonseca is a name we’ll be hearing for a long time.
Fonseca in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
LWWWWWLLWW At the moment ranked no.54 (career-high), the Brazilian has an overall 28-11 win-loss record in 2025. Joao is competing in Wimbledon where he beat the world no.51 Jacob Fearnley 6-4 6-1 7-6(5) and the world no.101 Jenson Brooksby 6-4 5-7 6-2 6-4.
Joao Fonseca will square off with the world no.16 Arthur Fils in the . Their head to head is 2-0 for Fonseca.
Fonseca conquered 3 titles in 2025 in the Canberra Challenger, Buenos Aires and the Phoenix Challenger.
