The young Brazilian tennis player João Fonseca will compete in the final of the Challenger in Canberra, Australia, this Saturday (04/01), at 2 am (Brasília time). Ethan Quinn, from the United States, is the opponent.
João Fonseca is 18 years old and is ranked 145th in the ATP rankings. Ethan Quinn is 20 years old and is 202nd in the ranking.
To reach the decision, the Rio native beat the North American Mackenzie McDonald, the Croatian Duje Ajdukovic, the Frenchman Harold Mayot and the British Jacob Fearnley. Fonseca has not lost a set so far in the tournament.
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João Fonseca x Ethan Quinn: where to watch
João Fonseca x Ethan Quinn will be broadcast on Challenger TV (streaming)
- Date: January 4th, Saturday
- Time: 02h (Brasília time)
- Where to watch: Challenger TV (streaming)
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Who is João Fonseca?
João Fonseca, born on August 21, 2006, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), is a promising Brazilian tennis player who has stood out on the international scene. His career gained notoriety in 2023, when he won the junior singles title at the US Open, becoming the first Brazilian to achieve this feat.
In December 2023, Fonseca was the first Brazilian youth world champion, having ended the season as number 1 in the junior rankings.
In early 2024, at the age of 17, Fonseca reached the semifinals of the Buenos Aires Challenger, demonstrating his potential in professional tournaments. In February, he participated in the Rio Open, where, after receiving a wildcard, he achieved his first victory at ATP level by defeating seventh seed Arthur Fils in straight sets. With this victory, he became the first player born in 2006 to win a match on the ATP Tour. He then overcame Cristian Garin, reaching the quarterfinals of the tournament.
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In March 2024, Fonseca reached his first Challenger final in Paraguay, consolidating his position among professionals. In April, he received a wildcard for the Masters 1000 in Madrid, where he beat American Alex Michelsen, recording his first victory at that level of competition.
In August 2024, he won his first Challenger title in Lexington, United States, at the age of 17, becoming the youngest Challenger champion of the season. This victory propelled him into the top 175 of the world rankings.
At the end of November 2024, Fonseca qualified for the Next Generation ATP Finals, demonstrating his rapid rise in the professional circuit, becoming tournament champion.
João Fonseca is seen as a great promise in Brazilian tennis, with the ambition of reaching the top of the world rankings, inspired by idols such as Gustavo Kuerten, known as Guga.
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Main titles of João Fonseca’s career
- 2023: US Open Youth Singles Champion
- 2024: Lexington Challenger Champion (Youngest to win a tournament of this level in the season.)
- 2024: Next Gen ATP Finals Champion
