Jan 14, 2025 · MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — João Fonseca definitively introduced himself to the world as the latest teen sensation in men’s tennis on Tuesday night, upsetting No. 9 seed Andrey Rublev 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the first round of the Australian Open.

Jan 17, 2025 · Joao Fonseca ’s eye-catching Australian Open campaign may be over, but this is just the beginning for the teenage sensation. Playing in his maiden major main draw, the 18-year-old Brazilian qualifier announced himself with a stunning first-round display to oust World No. 9 Andrey Rublev in straight sets.

Jan 16, 2025 · The Joao Factor is over at the Australian Open, but Fonseca comes away with only positives. Specifically, knowing more about how to play five sets, and how to handle new expectations.

Jan 9, 2025 · Joao Fonseca rode his electric run of form to a career milestone Thursday, when he qualified for the Australian Open main draw. The 18-year-old Brazilian breezed past 12th seed Thiago Agustin Tirante 6-4, 6-1 in the final round of qualifying at Melbourne Park to secure a spot in the main draw of a Grand Slam for the first time.

Jan 14, 2025 · Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca delivered a stunning performance to defeat Andrey Rublev in straight sets in the first round of the 2025 Australian Open. Fonseca prevailed 7-6(1), 6-3, 7-6(5) against Rublev, the world No 9, on Margaret Court Arena in his first-ever Grand Slam main draw match.

Jan 15, 2025 · MELBOURNE, Australia — Joao Fonseca definitively introduced himself to the world as the latest teen sensation in men’s tennis, upsetting No. 9 seed Andrey Rublev 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the first round of the Australian Open.

Jan 15, 2025 · For many, Tuesday at Australian Open 2025 marked the first time they had witnessed Joao Fonseca in action, either in person or watching on a screen. The 18-year-old Brazilian, after all, was making his Grand Slam debut.

Jan 16, 2025 · At just 18 years old, Fonseca entered the Australian Open main draw in recognition of his prodigious talent and exceptional season in 2024, which he ended by winning the NextGen finals in Jeddah.

Jan 14, 2025 · Qualifier Joao Fonseca stunned ninth seed Andey Rublev on his grand slam debut at the Australian Open to extend his winning streak to 14 matches.

Jan 8, 2025 · Joao Fonseca’s dazzling run of form continued Wednesday, when he advanced to the final round of qualifying at the Australian Open. The 18-year-old powered past Coleman Wong 6-0 6-3 in Melbourne to move within one match of making his main-draw debut at a Grand Slam.