Carlos Alcaraz Reveals What He Likes the Most About Joao Fonseca: “He’s a Mature Young Man”

Carlos Alcaraz won eight titles this season, while Joao Fonseca took home his career's first two titles.

Carlos Alcaraz Reveals What He Likes the Most About Joao Fonseca: “He’s a Mature Young Man”

Carlos Alcaraz and Joao Fonseca (via X/The Tennis Letter, Joao Fonseca Brazil)

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Joao Fonseca and Carlos Alcaraz met for the first time, though the match was an unofficial one. In an exhibition event in Miami, Alcaraz went past the Brazilian ace in three sets.

While Alcaraz finished the season with the most titles on the men’s tour – eight from 11 finals- Fonseca had a breakthrough season, as he clinched his career’s first two titles. The teen sensation, after bursting on the season following his win over Learner Tien in the Next Gen ATP Finals in 2024, beat home favorite Francisco Cerundolo in the Argentina Open to clinch his career’s first ATP title.

Later at the Swiss Indoors, the 19-year-old claimed his first ATP 500 trophy by going past Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Because of his talent, many believe Fonseca would join Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to form another Big 3 of tennis. Alcaraz, following the match, lauded Fonseca and said he is expecting nothing but great things from him.

Joao grew very quickly on the circuit. From what I know, he’s a mature young man who has things very clear in his mind, his feet on the ground, and an excellent team around him. For him, things will be very beautiful. If he has any doubts, I’ll be here. I wouldn’t mind helping him. He’s an incredible kid, a good person, and, for me, that’s the most important thing.

Carlos Alcaraz said (H/T: Globo)

Fonseca finished his season after losing to Karen Khachanov in the third round of the Paris Masters. In Grand Slam events, after making his main draw debut at the Australian Open (reaching the second round), Fonseca reached the third round of the French Open and Wimbledon, while at the US Open, his run ended in the second round.

The level we showed was very high, and we played a beautiful match. Joao has already shown the world the level he has. It was a pleasure to share the court with him. I’m very happy, it was a unique experience.

Carlos Alcaraz added

Alcaraz’s season ended after the ATP Finals. The Spaniard reached the title clash for the first time but failed to beat Sinner, who defended his crown with a straight-set win. Alcaraz played three Grand Slam finals, winning the French Open and the US Open by defeating the four-time Grand Slam champion. At Wimbledon, Sinner denied him the three-peat. Apart from the two Majors, the 22-year-old also took home three more Big Titles – the Monte Carlo Masters, Italian Open, and the Cincinnati Masters.

Marcos Baghdatis Calls Out Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek for Complaining About Schedule, Urges Them to Join Novak Djokovic-Backed PTPA

Top players, including Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz, have often criticized the hectic tennis calendar, saying non-stop tennis forces them to play through injuries, giving them no time to improve their game or practice between tournaments. Marcos Baghdatis, a former ATP player, is tired of the players’ complaints.

Iga Swiatek, Carlos Alcaraz
Iga Swiatek, Carlos Alcaraz (Image via X/Carlos Alcaraz Brasil)

During his interview with Tennis365, Baghdatis pointed out that tennis players now have an association- the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), backed by Novak Djokovic, urging them to join it and force a change instead of complaining to the media.

They have an association that was created by some of the players, like Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil, and they have whatever they need to be able to go and negotiate with the tours and the tournaments. But they don’t do it, they only complain through media and interviews and all that. That’s where I find it a bit strange.

Alcaraz also faces a great deal of criticism from those who want a long calendar for his exhibition participation. He played two exhibitions during the off-season.

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