João Fonseca remains without victories in 2026. This Wednesday (11), he was eliminated again in the debut of a competition, the ATP 250 in Buenos Aires, his second commitment of the year.
Current champion of the tournament on Argentine soil, the Brazilian ended up defeated by Chilean Alejandro Tabilo, number 71 in the world, and was defeated by 2 sets to 1, with partials 6/3, 3/6 and 7/5.
Also eliminated at the opening of the Australian Open, the world number 33 will return to his hometown for the start of the Rio Open, which will be held between the 14th and 22nd of February.
After ending 2025 in 24th position in the world rankings, João began the new season facing physical difficulties. A back injury forced him to withdraw from the Adelaide and Brisbane tournaments, compromising his preparation. Without the rhythm of the game, the Brazilian ended up eliminated in his debut at the Australian Open, after being surpassed by the North American Eliot Spizzirri.
