“Joao Fonseca is rightfully considered one of the most promising players on the Tour”, — write: sport.ua
In qualifying, the Brazilian never dropped a set, defeating Agustin Gomez (Argentina, ATP 136), Colman Wong (Hong Kong, ATP 172) and Thiago Tirante (Argentina, ATP 115).
Fonseca’s win streak now stands at 13 matches. At the end of 2024, he became the winner of the Next Gen ATP Finals (youth final tournament), and at the start of 2025 he became the champion at the challenger in Canberra.
For Joao, this will be the first main draw of Grand Slam tournaments.
It is also worth noting the successful passing of the selection sieve by 19-year-old Martin Landalus (Spain, ATP 143) and Lerner Tien (USA, ATP 120). For the first time
since the 2015 US Open, three teenagers have successfully qualified for the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament.
This kid…João Fonseca saves two break points to hold and moves to within touching distance of a Grand Slam debut.
He leads Tirante 6-4 5-1#AO2025 pic.twitter.com/3mPdFEGhyQ
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 9, 2025
Smells like teen spirit at #AO2025 😍Fonseca 🤝 Landaluce 🤝 Tien 🤝 the first time
three teenagers successfully qualify for a Grand Slam main draw since the US Open in 2015! pic.twitter.com/5ZFdhR0Y4Q— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 9, 2025