The Australian Open 2025 will have an estimated prize pool of 59.3 million dollars (R$361.4 million) for athletes who compete in the tournament.
In Brazil, two names attract attention, representing the country: João Fonseca and Bia Haddad. THE Sporting News unravels all these values.
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How much can João Fonseca and Bia Haddad receive?
Both João Fonseca and Bia Haddad are guaranteed a prize of 82.9 thousand dollars (R$ 505 thousand), as they are in the single bracket competition.
If they go to the second round, they guarantee around 125.6 thousand dollars (R$768 thousand). The value increases with each spin won.
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- First round: 82.9 thousand dollars
- Second round: 125.6 thousand dollars
- Third round: 182.1 thousand dollars
- Round of 16: 263.8 thousand dollars
- Quarterfinals: 417.7 thousand dollars
- Semifinals: 691 thousand dollars
- Runner-up: 1.1 million dollars
- Champion: 2.1 million dollars
The champions of the singles category will raise around 2.1 million dollars (around R$12.8 million) for the title, however, whoever competes – at least – in the first round will have 82.9 thousand dollars (R$505 thousand) guaranteed.
When will João Fonseca debut at the Australian Open 2025?
Tennis player João Fonseca, 18 years old, will experience one of the greatest moments of his still short career this Tuesday (14/01): it is the day of his debut in the main draw of the Australian Open. The Brazilian will face Russian Andrey Rublev, number nine in the world. The match is scheduled for 6:10 am, but the time may vary depending on the other games.
Fonseca reached the main draw of the Grand Slam by passing the last preliminary stage of the tournament, beating Argentine Thiago Agustin Tirante, this Thursday (09/01), by 2 sets to 0, partial 6/4 and 6/1. In the second phase, he had beaten Chak Lam Coleman Wong, from Hong Kong, by 2 sets to 0, partial 6/0 and 6/3. Before, he beat Federico Agustin Gomez, from Argentina, by 2 sets to 0, partial 6/4 and 6/0.
João Fonseca x Andrey Rublev: where to watch
- Date: Tuesday, January 14th
- Time: around 6:10 am (Brasília time)
- Where to watch: ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (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 in 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
