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Teen Tennis Star Fonseca Shines at Roland Garros

5/28/2025

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Eighteen-year-old Brazilian tennis sensation Joao Fonseca dazzled fans with a remarkable Roland Garros debut, overpowering Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets (6-2, 6-4, 6-2). This impressive win positions him as the second-youngest match winner at the tournament in the past decade. Next up, he faces seasoned player Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

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Eighteen-year-old Brazilian tennis sensation Joao Fonseca dazzled fans with a remarkable Roland Garros debut, overpowering Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets (6-2, 6-4, 6-2). This impressive win positions him as the second-youngest match winner at the tournament in the past decade. Next up, he faces seasoned player Pierre-Hugues Herbert.