Tallon Griekspoor faced intense support for Joao Fonseca during their UTS match in Rio. The Dutch player later shared positive reflections on the atmosphere despite the defeat.
Griekspoor competed against home favorite Joao Fonseca at the Maracanãzinho arena in Rio. The event marked the first UTS stop in South America and the 18th edition of the tour.
The match went to Fonseca by a 3-1 score. Griekspoor noted the crowd's energy during a live mid-match interview, saying it was an experience unlike any other.
Fonseca advanced no further after falling to Kyrgios in the following round. Guto Miguel topped the group stage in the Brazilian teenager's stead.
