From there, Fonseca put together a sterling, 6-2, 6-3 win over Tommy Paul, setting up a Stadium 1 showdown with Sinner, under the lights. The scores say he lost in straights, but his 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) effort proves not only that Fonseca rediscovered his form, but that he could be a true rival to the Italian down the road.
"I think the most different thing from, I don't know, a Top 50 guy and a Top 10 guy is the consistency," said Fonseca. "The level is pretty similar, but...making results every week, getting onto the court with not playing well and trying to get the win is just such a big thing."
I'm trying to get as much experience as I can in my second year playing the big tournaments, and trying to understand how the the top players play and how to do daily. Joao Fonseca on The Big T
Here's what else Fonseca had to say while in the spotlight of a live audience—on the mic, rather than on the court:
⚽️ How he thinks Brazil will fare in this summer's World Cup: "We have a good team. Unfortunately, Rodrygo, the Real Madrid, player, he injured himself and he's not going, but well, we have a good team. It's always good.
"I'm a huge fan of World Cup. I know I'm a little bit young. I didn't see so many, but it's always good. My family's always into sports, so, it's gonna be great and hopefully Brazil can do it well."
