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Fonseca Withdraws from Brisbane, Raises Australian Open Doubts

1/5/2026

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Joao Fonseca, a Brazilian tennis player, has withdrawn from the Brisbane International with a back injury.
The withdrawal delays his 2026 ATP Tour start and raises Australian Open concerns.
Fonseca reached No. 24 in 2025 under the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and was to face Reilly Opelka.
He will compete next at the Adelaide International on January 12, 2026.
Notable absences include Jack Draper and Victoria Azarenka.

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Story summary

Joao Fonseca, a Brazilian tennis player, has withdrawn from the Brisbane International with a back injury.
The withdrawal delays his 2026 ATP Tour start and raises Australian Open concerns.
Fonseca reached No. 24 in 2025 under the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and was to face Reilly Opelka.
He will compete next at the Adelaide International on January 12, 2026.
Notable absences include Jack Draper and Victoria Azarenka.