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Joao Fonseca Withdraws Again, Aiming for Australian Open Return

1/10/2026

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Joao Fonseca withdrew from the Adelaide International due to a back injury, his second consecutive withdrawal.
The 19-year-old is ranked No. 29 and had previously missed the Brisbane International.
He said the decision was hard and he is not at full strength.
He aims to be fully fit for the Australian Open, starting January 18, after an MRI showed no serious injury.
Last season he won Basel and Buenos Aires.

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Joao Fonseca withdrew from the Adelaide International due to a back injury, his second consecutive withdrawal.
The 19-year-old is ranked No. 29 and had previously missed the Brisbane International.
He said the decision was hard and he is not at full strength.
He aims to be fully fit for the Australian Open, starting January 18, after an MRI showed no serious injury.
Last season he won Basel and Buenos Aires.