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.
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca defeated Dutchman Jesper de Jong in straight sets at Wimbledon to advance to the third round.
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Nineteen-year-old Brazilian tennis player Joao Fonseca has spoken about the pressure of being compared to Roger Federer as he prepares for the Italian Open in Rome.