Roger Federer is the idol of many younger tennis gamers, certainly one of whom is the rising star Brazilian Joao Fonseca. In Brazil they already evaluate him to Jannik Sinner, however he does not wish to hear comparisons. Quite the opposite: he who calls the Swiss Maestro and his legendary countryman Guga Kuerten his idols, needs to proceed on his path and write his title within the historical past of tennis.
Within the unique interview with our colleagues at Tennis World Italy, the younger Brazilian touched on many attention-grabbing matters. Joao confirmed off his abilities because of a recreation that was each aggressive and explosive and was no 1, additionally triumphing on the US Open Junior. This 12 months he had the prospect to compete on the ATP Tour and instantly grew to become the primary tennis participant born in 2006 to attain an official victory. The Brazilian has only in the near past achieved a dream by profitable a match within the Davis Cup as properly.
What does it imply to you to win the primary match for Brazil within the Davis Cup?
“Representing my nation is a dream, a very particular occasion. It is a crucial level for Brazil after yesterday’s powerful defeat. I’m actually glad and I’ll attempt to categorical the identical degree on Saturday, I’m centered on this now.”
João Fonseca does it! 🇧🇷
The Brazilian places on a spectacular show to defeat Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4 7-6 👏#DavisCup @cbtenis pic.twitter.com/xfajpBuXSu
— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) September 12, 2024
What are crucial classes that the transition from the Junior to the most important circuit is instructing you?
“It is a totally different sort of tennis. When you might have the chance, for instance at 30-40, you need to benefit from it towards these gamers. In the event you do not, they’ll shut the door and by no means open it once more. So you need to convert your probabilities to place stress on the opponent. That is what I am attempting to construct. The transition from the Junior Tour to the skilled world is tough, however I am taking part in properly and that is crucial factor.”
In Brazil they in contrast you to a younger Sinner. Do you want this comparability?
“I watch Jannik so much. He is a younger participant and he is already received two Slams. Individuals say that as a result of I play aggressively identical to him. I attempt to assault the online and benefit from my alternatives. However I wish to write my very own story and play my very own tennis. I am working day by day to attempt to do higher than him. I would prefer to face him, I wish to play towards the good tennis gamers. It is a sophisticated comparability. Individuals make loads of comparisons not solely with Sinner, but additionally with Guga Kuerten, who’s everybody’s idol in Brazil. I attempt to concentrate on myself, on my work and on my routine.”
JOÃO FONSECA!
Fabulous 6-4, 7-6(3) win over Botic Van de Zandschulp to provide Brasil the lead in Bologna.
Performed an INCREDIBLE tiebreak
With this child they’ll dream… pic.twitter.com/pBki6ufbMe
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) September 12, 2024
Is Guga Kuerten your largest idol?
“Clearly he’s certainly one of my largest idols on the earth of tennis. Not just for his recreation and the truth that he represented Brazil so properly, however for the particular person he’s. He’s very humble and type. Two years in the past, once I was only a Junior participant, he wrote to me and it was unbelievable. As a baby I all the time watched loads of Roger Federer matches. He was the participant I loved watching essentially the most, as a result of he all the time made tennis look straightforward. He’s an idol for me.”
What are your objectives?
“I consider there aren’t any limits. I wish to work day after day, week after week and play the game I like. My dream is to change into primary and I’ll work for it. We are going to see what occurs.”
