During a recent interview at Wimbledon 2025, rising Brazilian tennis star Joao Fonseca opened up about his deep admiration for Roger Federer, describing the Swiss legend as a major influence on his career. Speaking with youthful enthusiasm, Fonseca reflected on how Federer’s elegance, composure, and sportsmanship inspired him from a young age.

“I’ve always looked up to Roger,” Fonseca said. “He’s the reason I picked up a racquet.” The 18-year-old, who has been making waves on the junior circuit, expressed a desire to emulate Federer’s style both on and off the court. His comments came after a practice session on the iconic grass courts of the All England Club, where he hopes to make his mark in the years to come.

Fonseca’s admiration for Federer goes beyond technique. He spoke about the emotional connection he feels when watching Federer play, noting how the former world number one made tennis look effortless and graceful. “It’s not just the wins,” Fonseca added. “It’s how he carried himself. That’s what I want to learn.”

As Fonseca continues to develop his game, his respect for Federer serves as a guiding light. With a promising future ahead, the young Brazilian is determined to carve out his own legacy—one shaped by passion, humility, and the enduring influence of a player he considers the ultimate role model.

Fonseca in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025

Ranked no.54 (career-high), Joao has a 28-11 win-loss record in 2025. The Brazilian is playing at the moment 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 play the world no.16 Arthur Fils in the . Their record is 2-0 for Fonseca.

Joao clinched 3 titles in 2025 in the Canberra Challenger, Buenos Aires and the Phoenix Challenger.