Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Date of Birth | 21/08/2006 |
| Age | 19 years |
| Birthplace | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Latest News about João Fonseca
29/05/2026
João Fonseca defeated Novak Djokovic at the 2026 Roland Garros in the third round, winning a grueling five-set match (4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5) that lasted nearly five hours. This victory marked Fonseca's first win against a Top 10 player and ended Djokovic's run at the tournament, with Fonseca serving three aces on his final three points to seal the match.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | João Franca Guimarães Fonseca |
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| Overview | Brazilian professional tennis player who rose to prominence as a junior champion and has rapidly progressed on the ATP Tour. Known for aggressive baseline play and a two-handed backhand. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'2" |
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| Weight | 179 lbs |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Preferred Surface | Hard |
| Current ATP Ranking | 28 |
| Career-High ATP Ranking | 28 |
Personal Life
| Started Playing Tennis | Age 4-5 |
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Family
| Mother | Roberta |
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| Father | Christiano |
| Family Background | Both parents played several sports |
Career
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| Coach | Guilherme Teixeira |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Aggressive baseline play with powerful two-handed backhand |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Attended all editions of Rio de Janeiro ATP Tour event as a fan before turning professional | |
| 2. Rose over 600 spots in rankings during first full professional season in 2024 | |
| 3. Youngest Brazilian to reach ATP semifinal at 2025 Argentina Open | |
| 4. Tenth-youngest tour-level finalist since 2000 | |
| 5. Youngest South American finalist since José Acasuso in 2001 |