Joao Fonseca was eliminated from the Indian Wells ATP Masters by Jack Draper, losing 6-4, 6-0. The Brazilian teen had previously celebrated a significant win at the Argentina Open and received praise from Novak Djokovic for his potential. Draper will now face Jenson Brooksby in the third round.
Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca faced elimination from the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Saturday, defeated by the 13th-seeded Jack Draper of Britain with a score of 6-4, 6-0. Despite the support from a dedicated group of Brazilian fans, the 18-year-old from Rio de Janeiro struggled against the more experienced Draper. Fonseca’s aggressive style resulted in costly errors, leading Draper to claim nine consecutive games to secure his victory.
Fonseca’s appearance at Indian Wells came shortly after he achieved notable success at the Argentina Open in February, where he became the 10th-youngest ATP champion ever. Prior to his match against Draper, he celebrated his first Masters 1000-level match win on Thursday against Britain’s Jacob Fearnley. Following this, he received warm congratulations from 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, who has high hopes for the young player.
Djokovic expressed confidence in Fonseca’s potential, stating, “He has the potential to be really a superstar of this game, no doubt about it. Coming from Brazil also, one of the biggest countries in the world, where they love tennis, love sports, very passionate people.” Djokovic believes the emergence of a Brazilian superstar would greatly benefit the sport, especially following the legacy of Gustavo ‘Guga’ Kuerten.
In the upcoming third round, Draper is scheduled to compete against American Jenson Brooksby, who recently achieved a remarkable victory over 17th-seeded Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, with a score of 6-4, 6-2.
In summary, Joao Fonseca’s match at the Indian Wells ATP Masters ended in defeat to Jack Draper, who showcased his skill by winning decisively. Fonseca’s recent accomplishments highlight his potential as a future star in tennis, as recognized by Novak Djokovic. Draper’s next round will pit him against Jenson Brooksby, setting the stage for another exciting match among rising tennis talents.
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