Fonseca became the first South American tennis player to win the Next Gen Finals

ByDavid Mitchell
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Smile Brazil! Joao Fonseca (145th in the world ranking) He hit the table in the Next Gen ATP Finals 2024demonstrated the enormous potential it has and He became champion in Jeddah by defeating the American Learner Tien (122nd) in the definition by 2-4, 4-3 (8), 4-0 and 4-2.

This way, The 18-year-old tennis player became the first South American in the history of this competition to be champion. It should be remembered that Fonseca entered the tournament after the withdrawal of the Spanish Martin Landaluce

On his way to the title, he did not lose a match and achieved five wins in five appearances: Arthur Fils (20th), Tien (122nd) -on two occasions-, Jakub Mensik (48th) and Luca Van Assche (128th).

So, Joao Fonseca added his name to the historical list of champions in the Next Gen Finals. The same, they make up Hyeon Chung, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Brandon Nakashima and Hamad Medjedovicnothing more and nothing less.

In 2025, surely the main objective that the 18-year-old tennis player, originally from Rio de Janeiro, will have, will be fully inserted into the ATP circuit.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

As a passionate sports journalist with over a decade of experience, I strive to uncover the heart and soul behind every game. Supported by a dedicated team of fellow enthusiasts and storytellers, I am committed to delivering insightful and engaging content that connects fans worldwide. Together, we celebrate the victories, challenges, and unifying spirit of sports through every article we craft.