João Fonseca continues to go up in the ATP ranking. After winning the first round of US Open, the last Grand Slam of the year, the Brazilian secured 42nd place.
This is the best position of the career of the tennis player of 19 years.
Fonseca was eliminated in the second round of.
“It’s all a preparation. We have a dream of getting a Grand Slam, coming first. But I’m training for our future. Lacking experience, I missed understanding where to be more solid, being more aggressive. I could have used my times more,” said João Fonseca after being eliminated in the United States.
Even without going far in the tournament, the carioca has two titles in the year: the ATP 250 of Buenos Aires and Challenger in Phoenix. João will still compete in the Davis Cup and Leaver Cup.
Bia haddad
Among the women, Bia Haddad Maia is in the round of 16 of the US Open.
In the early hours of Sunday (31), the Brazilian tennis player did not learn of the Greek Maria Sakkari and won by 2 sets at 0 (partial 6/1, 6/2).
Now Bia will face, ninth from the world ranking.
The confrontation between the Brazilian and the American will be held on the main court of the tournament, Arthur Ashe Stadium, and (from Brasilia).
