The Brazilian tennis player João Fonseca will debut in Roland Garros 2025 This Tuesday, May 27, around 13h (Brasília time), against the Polish Hubert Hurkacz. The game will be broadcast to Brazil through ESPN 2 and Disney+ Premium.
João will have a very difficult first round, against an opponent who enters as a favorite and comes in a growing. The Polish has 14 wins and 10 losses in the year. It reached the quarterfinals in Rome, being defeated by the American Tommy Paul.
Last Saturday, he missed Geneva’s ATP 250 final to Serbian Novak Djokovic in a long three set game (7/5 6/7 6/7).
João Fonseca is the current 62nd place in the ATP ranking (with 909 points). Already Hubert Hurkacz, who is 28 years old, is the 32nd place (with 1640 points).
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Who is it Hubert Hurkacz?
Hubert Hurkacz is one of the top names in world tennis and the largest exponent in Polish tennis. Born in Wrocław, Poland, February 11, 1997, Hurkacz has drawn attention for his impressive combination of power and consistency on the court.
At 1.96m tall, he stands out for a powerful withdrawal, but also for the surprising mobility and solidity at the bottom of the court. Professional since 2015, Hurkacz began to gain notoriety in the circuit from 2018, and has since been accumulating significant achievements.
The first title of expression was Miami’s Masters 1000 in 2021, when he defeated young Jannik Sinner in the final and fell as one of the most dangerous players of the circuit. Two years later, in 2023, he shone again by beating Shanghai Masters, confirming his ability to compete and win on the biggest stage.
In addition to these heavyweight titles, Hurkacz has eight simple titles in the ATP Tour and reached his best ranking in August 2024, occupying sixth position in the world. He has also revealed his idol Roger Federer, a player who also balanced aggression and elegance.
Comparative with João Fonseca
| Feature | Hubert Hurkacz | João Fonseca |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Polish | Brazilian |
| Age | 28 years (born on 02/11/1997) | 18 years old (born 08/21/2006) |
| Professional since | 2015 | 2024 |
| Ranking ATP (maio/2025) | Nº 20 | Nº 65 |
| Best ranking | Nº 6 (August/2024) | No. 59 (March/2025) |
| ATP titles | 8 (including 2 Masters 1000) | 1 (ATP 250 Buenos Aires) |
| Cash awards | US $ 17.6 million | US $ 1.29 million |
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João Fonseca’s latest games
- 08/05 – vs. Fabian Marozsan – Defeat for 0–2 – Masters 1000 from Rome
- 18/02 – vs. Alexandre Muller – Defeat by 0–2 – Rio Open
- 16/03 – vs. Alexander Bublik – Vitory Por 2-0 – Arizona Tennis Classic (Challenger 175)
- 18/02 – vs. Francisco Cerudolo – Victory 2–0 – Argentina Open (ATP 250)
- 17/01 – vs. Lorenzo Sonego – Defeat by 2–3 – Australian Open
João Fonseca x Hubert Hurkacz: Where to watch
- Roland Garros 2025 – Grand Slam – Round 1
- Data: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- Time: around 1 pm (from Brasilia)
- Local: Quadra 7 of the Roland Garros Complex in Paris (France)
- Transmission: ESPN 2 (pay TV) and Disney+ Premium (streaming)
