the young Brazilian tennis talent, was invited to participate in 2025, following his impressive performance in 2024, where he reached the quarter-finals at the age of 17. The event is scheduled to take place between February 15th and 23rd, at the Jockey Club, located in Rio de Janeiro.
The athlete has been going through an exceptional moment in his career, having won important titles, such as the ATP Next Gen Finals and the Challenger 125 in Canberra. During his participation in the Australian Open, Fonseca stood out by winning four matches, including one against renowned tennis player Andrey Rublev, who is ranked ninth in the world.
Regarding the invitation received, the tennis player expressed his joy: “I am very happy to receive this invitation. It’s a very special tournament for me, being able to play at home and with the Brazilian fans supporting me is one of the most important moments of my season.”
Before participating in the Rio Open, the young tennis player will prepare to compete in the Davis Cup, which will be held in Orleans, France, in addition to participating in the ATP 250 in Buenos Aires. At the Rio Open, he will have the chance to face tennis greats such as Alexander Zverev, Holger Rune and Lorenzo Musetti. It is worth noting that tickets for the main draw of the tournament are already sold out.
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Posted by Luisa dos Santos
