Joao Fonseca continued his rise at the Laver Cup with a straight-sets victory over Flavio Cobolli, 6-4, 6-3, securing a crucial point for Team World. The 17-year-old Brazilian showed composure and flair, becoming the youngest player ever to score for his team in the competition.
His performance was marked by sharp movement, confident shot selection, and a fearless approach against the more experienced Italian. The win not only put Team World on the board but also highlighted Fonseca’s growing presence on the international stage.
A Generational Exchange with Agassi
After the match, Fonseca shared a light-hearted moment with Team World captain Andre Agassi, reflecting on the curious overlap between their careers.
“You were born 12 days before Andre retired at the U.S. Open in 2006…”
Fonseca laughed as he recalled the exchange.
“We were actually joking about this. He was like ‘I retired in 2006.’ I was like ‘I was born in 2006.’ He said ‘thanks man… thanks’”
The moment underscored the generational shift unfolding at the Laver Cup, with legends mentoring rising stars who were born as their own careers were winding down.
Earlier Results: Europe Strikes First
Before Fonseca’s win, Team Europe had taken control of the day’s early matches. Jakub Mensik opened with a solid 6-3, 6-4 win over Alex Michelsen, using his serve and baseline consistency to dominate the American.
Casper Ruud followed with a commanding performance against Reilly Opelka, winning 6-4, 6-2. Ruud’s tactical precision and relentless court coverage left little room for Opelka’s power game to take hold.
Fonseca’s victory brought a shift in energy, offering Team World a spark of momentum heading into the next round of matches.
Joao Fonseca in 2025
At the moment ranked no.42 (career-high), Fonseca played his last match on the 19th of September when he defeated world no.25 Flavio Cobolli 6-4 6-3 in the round robin in the Laver Cup (draw).
At present, during this year Fonseca owns an overall 34-15 match record. The Brazilian conquered 3 titles in 2025 in the Canberra Challenger, Buenos Aires and the Phoenix Challenger.