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AUS OPEN 25: Sonego stifles Fonseca in five, Tien topples Medvedev in thriller

Lorenzo Sonego of Italy celebrates the victory in the Men's Singles Second Round match against Joao Fonseca of Brazil during day five of the 2025...

Lorenzo Sonego took on Joao Fonseca and a rowdy Brazilian contingent but emerged victorious during a busy day’s play, where four seeds fell but Iga Swiatek and Alex de Minaur won comfortably as Madison Keys kicked off the night session with a three-set victory before compatriot Learner Tien produced a thrilling display over five sets vs. three-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev. Continue reading “AUS OPEN 25: Sonego stifles Fonseca in five, Tien topples Medvedev in thriller”

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Joao Fonseca just getting started, after clinching Next Gen Finals title in Jeddah

Joao Fonseca of Brazil poses for a photo with the Next Gen ATP Finals Trophy after winning the Men's Final match on day five of the Next Gen ATP...

Joao Fonseca began 2024 ranked #730 and a year later, the Brazilian teenager finishes it inside the world’s top 150, with a freshly-earned $525k (£422k) in prize money after going unbeaten in the Next Gen Finals before declaring he’s got an ultimate goal to achieve: emulating four-time Major champ Carlos Alcaraz and current no. 1 Jannik Sinner by becoming the world’s best player. Continue reading “Joao Fonseca just getting started, after clinching Next Gen Finals title in Jeddah”