Brazilian João Fonseca takes the court for the first time in an official tournament of the 2026 season to face American Eliot Spizzirri. The game, valid for the first round of the Australian Open, takes place this Monday (19/01), starting at 10:40 pm. The broadcast is carried out by ESPN and Disney+.
João Fonseca starts the season as number 32 in the world. A back problem forced the 19-year-old athlete to withdraw from the ATP 250s in Brisbane and Adelaide.
Eliot Spizzirri is currently number 89 in the world. Previously, the two had faced each other in a qualifying match for the US Open, in 2024. The American won in three sets.
João Fonseca x Eliot Spizzirri: how to watch live
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João Fonseca x Eliot Spizzirri: time and where to watch
- Australian Open – 1ª rodadada
- Data: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Time: 10:40 pm (Brasília time)
- Where to watch: ESPN e Disney+ (streaming)
Good morning with the most awaited message:
TODAY (finally) THERE IS JOÃO FONSECA!
🆚 Eliot Spizzirri
Around 11:30 pm (Brasília time), on ESPN2 and Disney+ Premium. pic.twitter.com/al9VFIEEp7
— João Fonseca Updates (@fonsecaupdates) January 19, 2026
