João Fonseca will have another high-level challenge on the circuit. In the quarterfinals of the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, the Brazilian will face Alexander Zverev, current number 3 in the world.
The confrontation marks a relevant sequence in the season. In about a month, Fonseca will have faced the three main names in the rankings: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and now Zverev.
The place in the quarterfinals in Monte Carlo came after . Zverev also advanced with a straight sets triumph over Zizou Bergs. This will be the first duel between the Brazilian and the German.
Against , Fonseca fell in the round of 16, but had a balanced performance. The Brazilian took both sets to a tie-break and had a chance of closing the first half, in a match decided in detail. The game took place on March 10, exactly one month before this Friday’s duel (10) with Zverev.
Against , Fonseca was beaten 2 sets to 0. The Spaniard managed a break in each set and maintained control of the game to advance in the competition. The match took place on March 20, ten days after the meeting with Sinner.
The sequence against the ranking leaders comes at a time of evolution for the Brazilian, who is competing in the Monte Carlo tournament for the first time and has already achieved his best campaign in Masters 1000.
Find out who Zverev is
arrives as one of the main names on the circuit. Olympic champion in Tokyo 2021, the German has won important titles and has already competed in Grand Slam finals, maintaining a constant presence at the top of the rankings.
The German is recognized for his serve and aggressive play on the court. Before Monte Carlo, he was eliminated by Sinner in the semi-finals of Indian Wells and Miami.
The clash against Zverev puts Fonseca back against one of the circuit’s favorites and extends his streak against top-ranked opponents.
João Fonseca x Alexander Zverev will be broadcast on ESPN 2 and Disney+.
Where to watch João Fonseca vs Alexander Zverev
- TV: ESPN 2
- Streaming: Disney+
Technical sheet of João Fonseca x Alexander Zverev
- Data: 10/04/2026
- Time: From 6am (Brasília time)
- Venue: Curt Rainier III, Monte Carlo Country Club, France
