In the biggest challenge of his career, João Fonseca, 19, was defeated by the Italian Jannik Sinner, number 2 in the world, in the round of 16 of the Masters 1000 in Indian Wells.
The Brazilian lost by 2 sets to 0, with partials of 7/6 (8/6) and 7/6 (7/4). Despite the defeat, Fonseca played a great match.
The Italian will face American Learner Tien in the quarterfinals, after his victory against Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 2-1 (4/6, 6/1 and 7/6).
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