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Alcaraz Backs Fonseca as Future Tennis Rival

11/23/2025

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Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 1, praised rising star Joao Fonseca as a potential rival to him and Jannik Sinner.
Fonseca has risen from outside the top 100 to No. 24 and won Basel's ATP 500.
Alcaraz said Fonseca's powerful game and strong serve could make him a top-three contender.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and other players recognize Fonseca's potential, with Fokina comparing him to Novak Djokovic.

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Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 1, praised rising star Joao Fonseca as a potential rival to him and Jannik Sinner.
Fonseca has risen from outside the top 100 to No. 24 and won Basel's ATP 500.
Alcaraz said Fonseca's powerful game and strong serve could make him a top-three contender.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and other players recognize Fonseca's potential, with Fokina comparing him to Novak Djokovic.