In Victory in the race, with two tie-breaks and a private duel between fans, João Fonseca beat the Frenchman Pierre-Huugues 3-0 (7/6, 7/6 and 6/4) and advanced for the first time for the third round in Roland Garros, Grand Slam played in Paris, France.
Playing at home, Herbert made it difficult for John. Despite the 149 place in the world ranking, the 34 -year -old Frenchman has a big trajectory in the pairs and showed it on the court, with great looting and large presence on the net.
The emotion caused by the match and the environment was such that, after the duel, in an interview with ESPN, João Fonseca was the tears, motivated for a special reason:
– Today was my mother’s birthday and .. (inaudible), I think I was more thrilled when she entered the court to thank me and I saw her crying …- John said, before falling in crying while receiving ovation from the Brazilians present.
– I just have to thank all the fans who accompanied me, who believed. I think after the last games, a lot of pressure came to my side. So I just have to thank my team and my family for helping. It is very exciting because it is a very difficult sport. But I’m very young and I’m building every moment – he added.
Pride of Brazil! 🇧🇷
João Fonseca wins in Roland Garros and is very emotional in an interview– ESPN Brazil (@espnbrasil)
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João Fonseca’s next game in Roland Garros
In the third round, João Fonseca, number 65 in the ranking of Brazilian ATP will face the winner of the confrontation between Briton Jack Draper (5th) and French Gael Monfils (42 °). Departure between the two is scheduled for today around 3:15 pm.
Full Calendar of Roland Garros 2025
- QUALIFICATIONS: May 20-23
- First Phase: May 25th to 27th.
- Second Round: May 28 and 29
- Third round: May 30 and 31
- Eighth Eight: June 1st and 02
- Quarterfinals: June 3 and 4
- Female semifinals: June 5
- Male semifinals: June 6
- FINALS: June 7th and 8th
