João Fonseca’s team confirmed to Brazilian media that the decision for the 19-year-old Brazilian number one to skip the Shanghai Masters 1000, starting October 1st, was based solely on scheduling considerations. The young player is not dealing with any injuries or physical issues. The adjustment aims to prioritize his long-term career development.
Recent busy schedule and upcoming plans
Fonseca recently competed in back-to-back events, representing Brazil in the Davis Cup tie against Greece and making his Laver Cup debut in San Francisco. After these demanding weeks, he returned to Rio de Janeiro to resume training before heading to Europe.
Focus on indoor hard court tournaments
The Brazilian is preparing for a series of upcoming tournaments on indoor hard courts in Europe. This strategic focus is designed to optimize his performance and manage his workload as he continues to rise in the ATP rankings.
Joao Fonseca in 2025
At the moment ranked no.42 (career-high), Joao played his last match on the 27th of September when he was overcome by world no.22 Tomas Machac 7-6(4) 6-2 6-3 in the 2nd round of the U.S. Open (draw).
This season the Brazilian has a compiled 34-15 record. Joao has won 3 titles in 2025 in the Canberra Challenger, Buenos Aires and the Phoenix Challenger.