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Fonseca wins first ATP Tour-level title; Alcaraz lauds Brazilian’s feat

Joao Fonseca wins his first ATP Tour-level title on Sunday after the Brazilian teenager emerged on top of the Argentina Open final.

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FONSECA WINS FIRST TOUR-LEVEL TITLE AFTER BEATING CERUNDOLO IN ARGENTINA OPEN FINAL

Fonseca wins his first ATP Tour-level title after he defeated home bet Francicso Cerundolo in the Argentina Open final.

Furthermore, the 18-year-old Brazilian teener pulled off a 6-4, 7-6(1) victory for also his first title on clay.

Moreover, Fonseca revelled in the ATP 250 event final, as the atmosphere matched an Argentina vs Brazil soccer match.

“This was just an unbelievable week for me,” the world No.99 said.

“Of coursem U want to be No.1. Of course i want to win Slams,” he added.

18-year-old Joao Fonseca of Brazil celebrates after winning his first-ever ATP title with a 6-4, 7-6 win over Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina during the final of the IEB+ Argentina Open 2025 at Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club. 📸: @marceloendelli #ArgOpen2025 #ATP #JoaoFonseca pic.twitter.com/izfFYg8rit

— Getty Images Sport (@GettySport) February 16, 2025

ALCARAZ AMONG FIRST TO PRAISE BRAZILIAN TEENER

World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz was among the first to praise the Brazilian teenager.

Moreover, the Spanish tennis star went to social media to laud Fonseca’s amazing feat.

Furthermore, Alcaraz even responded to some of the comments in his post.

“Impressive Joao! Many congrats!!!” the Spaniard said.

Alcaraz was even game to some of the comments on X (formerly Twitter) when asked about a possible matchup between him and Fonseca.

Impressive Joao! 🔥🤝🏻 Many congrats!!! 🫶🏻🇧🇷

— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) February 16, 2025

MURRAY HYPES POSSIBLE MATCHUP BETWEEN ALCARAZ AND BRAZILIAN

Retired tennis legend Andy Murray stoked the fire by hyping a possible Alcaraz-Fonseca match in the future.

Furthermore, the three-time Grand Slam champion, who is currently Novak Djokovic’s coach, sees s possible rivalry brewing if the Spaniard and the Brazilian face off.

Moreover, Murray may have represented the sentiments of most fans of both Alcaraz and Fonseca.

“Can’t wait for the first Fonseca vs Alcaraz match,” Murray said on X.

Another retired legend, German tennis star Boris Becker, sees an upside for the teener’s career path.

“Watch this young man from Brazil. The sky’s the limit,” he said.

Meanwhile, Fonseca is expected to rise to No.68 on the latest ATP rankings this week.

Can’t wait for the first Fonseca vs Alcaraz match ❤️🔥

— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) February 16, 2025