French Open, Jack Draper and Fonseca
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Jack Draper stormed into the second week of the French Open for the first time as he impressively downed the teenager Joao Fonseca in straight-sets to reach the fourth round in Roland Garros. In a meeting of two of the sport’s rising stars,
The 18-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca was set to play tennis for the University of Virginia. But he’s proving that the pro tour is where he belongs.
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Rising star Joao Fonseca lit up the crowds at the French Open on Thursday, beating local hope Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-6(4) 7-6(4) 6-4 to reach the third round, as the fans' decibel level matched the Brazilian teenager's rapidly rising star status.
João Fonseca is making a habit of drawing big crowds at tennis tournaments — and of beating seeded opponents in his Grand Slam debuts.
The second show court at Roland Garros is a rocket booster for French players and a washing machine for their opponents.
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca began his French Open campaign with a 6-2 6-4 6-2 win over Hubert Hurkacz in front of a packed crowd on Court Seven and attributed the huge support to the popularity of compatriot and former champion Gustavo Kuerten.