“I knew that he was going to be stressed because he is not winning”: strong statements by Fonseca on Tsitsipas

Joao Fonseca (42nd world ranking) became a hero for the Brazilian team of Davis Cup during his visit to Greece. After his victory in the singles duel against Stefanos Tsitsipas (27th)6-4, 3-6 and 7-5, sealed the final 3-1 with which the South American cast qualified for the Qualifiers of 2026.

After the greenish deed, led by Jaime Oncins, at the Olympic Tennis Center, with the watchful eye of Novak Djokovic (4th) from the stadium Taxes, Fonseca spoke with the media and the media and SDNA and explained what was the key to his excellent victory against former world number 3.

“I told myself that I had to go to point and remain aggressive. My captain (Ndr: Oncins) He asked me to maintain a positive attitude because Stefanos was going to feel the pressure. I knew that he was going to be stressed in important moments because he is not winning many games and that was key“

The truth is that Tsitsipas is far from having the best version of his career, which led him to the world ranking podium and two Grand Slam finals. This is reflected in their numbers of the season: 22 wins and 18 losses, including the title in Dubai.

In addition, in the Majors it also had a year for oblivion: two wins and four losses. It only went from the first round in the Australin Open and Roland Garros, being in both eliminated in Second. In the remaining two (Wimbledon and Us Open), it did not go from debut.