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Tennis
JoãoFonseca
How Fonseca serves and returns, his current ATP ranking, career-high position, tour titles and Brazil status.
Overview
João Fonseca builds points from a high-elbow serve that he can direct to either corner, and he follows it in when the return sits short. His two-handed backhand is the steadier wing in rallies, so he works the cross-court angle before switching down the line. On return he stands close to the baseline and looks to take time away.
Aged 20, Fonseca holds a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 24 and currently sits at No. 26. He has won two tour-level singles titles since turning professional in 2024, and has not yet added a Grand Slam singles title. The Brazilian reached that career-best position during the 2026 season.
Singles record
ATP singles · ranking as of 10 August 2026Questions fans ask
João Fonseca was born on 21 August 2006 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and represents Brazil in tennis.
His career high singles ranking is No. 24, while his current singles ranking stands at No. 26 as of 10 August 2026.
Yes, he competes on the ATP tour and turned professional in 2024.
João Fonseca has won 0 grand slam singles titles so far, but he has won 2 tour level singles titles.
Standing at 1.88 m, he is right-handed with a two-handed backhand.