Joao Fonseca
Sinner defeats Fonseca in tense Indian Wells tiebreakers
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Jannik Sinner advanced to the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open by edging Joao Fonseca 7-6(6), 7-6(4) in a high-stakes fourth-round match on March 11, 2026. The world No. 2 saved three set points in the first tiebreak and rallied from a 5-2 deficit in the second set to secure the victory after 1 hour and 58 minutes. The match featured a brief disruption from a heckling fan, prompting umpire intervention.
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz secured a 6-4, 6-4 straight-sets victory over Joao Fonseca in the second round of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. The match featured a lively Brazilian crowd supporting Fonseca and a controversial umpire call. Alcaraz remained composed throughout the electric atmosphere.
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Carlos Alcaraz has stated he is not concerned by the emergence of Joao Fonseca and other young ATP players. The world No 1 praised the 19-year-old Brazilian after his competitive loss to Jannik Sinner at Indian Wells. Alcaraz and Sinner continue to dominate, having won the last nine Grand Slam titles between them.