Starting from the second round, the Brazilian tennis phenomenon won a tough two-set battle 7:6(3), 7:5 against the Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas (ATP-53).
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This was the second encounter between the tennis players and the second victory for the 19-year-old Brazilian. The first meeting took place last year in the Davis Cup, with a result of 6:4, 3:6, 7:5.
In Montreal, during the second set, J. Fonseca could have closed the match with his own serves at 5:4, but he played a very poor game and the score became even. However, the young man, showing strong character, quickly regained the advantage and secured a spot in the third round.
“I think last year’s Joao would have lost his head, but now I am a much more mature Joao. I spent a few weeks without playing, so it was normal that I felt more tension serving for the match. In the next game, I found some good returns and pressured my opponent. I really needed that break,” Fonseca shared his thoughts.
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In the next round, the Brazilian tennis player will face another very serious challenge – the Norwegian Casper Ruud (ATP-14), who defeated Juan Manuel Cerundolo (ATP-52) 6:1, 6:2 without mercy.
J. Fonseca and C. Ruud also crossed paths at this year’s Roland Garros tournament, where the Brazilian won after a four-set battle.
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