João Fonseca spared no thanks to the Brazilian fans this Sunday (16) after winning his first title in the elite of tennis. The 18-year-old Brazilian beat Argentine Francisco Cerúndolo, number 1 of Argentina, by 2 sets at 0, becoming the youngest Brazilian to win the Tour in the Open Era (from 1968), with his 18 years and five months of age.
After the victory, Fonseca classified the moment as unbelievable and spoke in intense and unforgettable week. “It’s really unbelievable, it’s just wonderful. All this crowd is amazing, from all over Brazil. I want to thank everyone, including my family and friends, said the new champion.
The player highlighted the significant amount of Brazilians in Buenos Aires, where the tennis circuit took place, and said he felt at home with the presence and support of Brazilian fans. I felt at home here in Argentina. Look at that, right … I felt at home in Argentina, “he added.
About the future, João Fonseca, who is now number 1 in Brazil, recognized the desire to become the first in the world in tennis, but said that the most important thing is to continue playing: “My dream is just playing tennis,” he said.
