2025 was another very important year for the growth of Joao Fonseca, who showed that he was a true predestined once again despite some physiological declines. The young Brazilian star who experts and insiders place on the same level as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in future touch has lifted two trophies this season, respectively in Buenos Aires and Basel.
He is competitive on all surfaces and has already learned to manage pressure, although he knows that he still has to improve in several aspects to have his definitive consecration at the highest level. The 19-year-old South American earned huge respect after his incredible performance against Russian ace Andrey Rublev at the Australian Open earlier this year, while he somewhat disappointed expectations in late spring and early summer by failing to play his best tennis.
Fonseca wants to grow further
Joao has worked hard together with his team both physically and technically, returning to shine in the latter part of 2025 and entering the Top 25 of the ATP rankings for the first time in his young career. He has a huge chance of being seeded at the next Australian Open, which will start on January 18 in Melbourne.
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According to legendary coach Brad Gilbert who has always believed in the enormous talent of this player Fonseca has the chance to enter the Top 10 of the ATP rankings as early as next year. He has all the skills necessary to contend with Alcaraz and Sinner for the most prestigious titles, provided he continues to work hard and gradually resolves his current weaknesses.
The Spaniard and the Italian have established a real duopoly on the men's tour right now, considering that they have equally divided the Grand Slam titles both last year and this year. Fonseca will be the protagonist of an exhibition match with Carlitos, scheduled in Miami on December 8. After that, he will prepare intensely for the start of next season. Only time will tell if this guy will become a true champion.
