Joao Fonseca beat Roger Federer in a historic ATP level brand

ByDavid Mitchell
Joao Fonseca beat Roger Federer in a historic ATP level brand

The name of Joao Fonseca (99 ° of the world ranking) begins to be named more and more in the professional circuit. Moreover, after what was his triumph against Laslo Djere (102 °) in the semifinals of Argentina Open 2025, 7-6 (3), 5-7 and 6-1. Thus, it reached its first final at ATP level.

However, in addition to the great week in Buenos Aires, Fonseca became the pleasure of overcoming Roger Federer, nothing more and nothing less, in a historic brand in the circuit: It became the tenth younger tennis player to access an ATP definition since 2000, leaving his majesty in 11th place.

The Brazilian got him 18 years and five months (matching Jakub Mensik) against the 18 and six Federer. The leader of the list, Rafael Nadal, with 17 and seven.

Top 10:

1) Rafael Nadal: 17a and 7m

2) Kei Nishikori: 18a and 1m

3) Rafael Nadal: 18a and 2m

4) Carlos Alcaraz: 18a and 2m

5) Taylor Fritz: 18a and 3m

6) Richard Gasquet: 18a and 3m

7) José Acasuso: 18a and 4m

8) Andy Murray: 18a and 4m

9) Jakub Mensik: 18a and 5m

10) Joso Fonseca: 18a and 5m

In the world ranking you will also see changes from next week: Virtually it is found as number 74 of the planet, although it could climb until 68 °. It should be remembered that You must defend the points of the quarterfinals reached in Rio in 2024.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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