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Joao Fonseca Triumphs in BNP Paribas Open Debut

3/8/2025

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Eighteen-year-old Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca celebrated a thrilling victory in his debut at the BNP Paribas Open, overcoming Jacob Fearnley with a score of 6-2, 1-6, 6-3. After a challenging second set, Fonseca fought back from a 3-1 deficit in the final set, cherishing the experience in what he called a "paradise." Next up, he faces Jack Draper.

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Eighteen-year-old Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca celebrated a thrilling victory in his debut at the BNP Paribas Open, overcoming Jacob Fearnley with a score of 6-2, 1-6, 6-3. After a challenging second set, Fonseca fought back from a 3-1 deficit in the final set, cherishing the experience in what he called a "paradise." Next up, he faces Jack Draper.