(Video) Joao Fonseca gets Emotional Mentioning his Mother and Grandmother After Reaching Third Round at Roland Garros

18-year-old Joao Fonseca has been in sublime form and is yet to drop a set so far at Roland Garros.

(Video) Joao Fonseca gets Emotional Mentioning his Mother and Grandmother After Reaching Third Round at Roland Garros

Joao Fonseca got emotional (via X)

Joao Fonseca experienced an emotional moment after his victory over Pierre-Hugues Herbert at Roland Garros when his grandmother Ana surprised him by coming onto the court. Her presence clearly meant a lot to him, marking a special moment in his young career.

The Brazilian teenager reflected on how he dealt with the pressure during the match. After facing challenges in previous tournaments, this win felt particularly meaningful. For rising players like Fonseca, the expectations can be overwhelming, even when they come with encouragement and opportunity. Fonseca in his short post-match interview at Roland Garros:

Today is my mother’s birthday and my grandmother is also here today. I was excited when she came to the court to thank me for seeing her crying.

He credited his mental strength as a major factor in the outcome. Managing crucial moments and staying composed helped him push through the match. He acknowledged that this ability is something that separates rising stars from more experienced players.

Fonseca showed resilience in the second set, especially during the tiebreak, where he fought back from a deficit. By maintaining aggression and belief in his game, he managed to turn things around. His performance reflected both maturity and the fearless spirit that has long been associated with Brazilian tennis.

Joao Fonseca sees major leap in rankings

Teenage sensation Joao Fonseca is poised for a major jump in the ATP Rankings following an impressive debut at the French Open. The 18-year-old is making only his second appearance in a Grand Slam main draw, and his performance has already turned heads. However, questions remain about the handling of his match scheduling.

Joao Fonseca
Joao Fonseca (Image via X/TNT Sports)

Fonseca delivered a dominant performance against 30th seed Hubert Hurkacz, winning in straight sets. His level of play was commanding as he defeated the experienced Pole 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 at Roland Garros. The result marked one of the most impressive wins of his young career.

This breakthrough follows his standout showing at the Australian Open earlier in the year. There, he entered the main draw through qualification and notched his first top-10 win by defeating ninth seed Andrey Rublev. These back-to-back performances have highlighted his potential on the big stage.

Fonseca has now provisionally climbed into the top 55 in the ATP Rankings after his second-round win over Pierre-Hugues Herbert. Despite not yet turning 19 or playing a full ATP Tour season, he has quickly gained international recognition and built a strong fan base.

Joao Fonseca moves into the third round

Brazilian rising star Joao Fonseca reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his young career on Thursday at Roland Garros. The 18-year-old secured a straight-sets victory, though it was a hard-fought battle that tested his resilience and focus throughout.

Joao Fonseca
Joao Fonseca (Image via X/#MMOpen)

Facing French wild card Pierre-Hugues Herbert, Fonseca came from behind in the first two sets after early breaks. He stayed composed in the key moments, winning both sets in tiebreaks. With strong support from the home crowd on Court 14, he maintained his intensity and closed out the third set 6-4.

The match lasted nearly three hours, and Fonseca showed maturity beyond his years in handling the pressure. His ability to respond during tight situations helped him take control of the match and seal an important career milestone.

Earlier in the week, he made headlines by defeating 30th seed Hubert Hurkacz in his French Open debut. That win made him the youngest Brazilian to claim a match at Roland Garros since 1963. Fonseca now prepares for a third-round clash against either Jack Draper or Gael Monfils.

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