Joao Fonseca!!!

[The Guru]

Holy crap this 17 year old former junior number 1 and USO champion just blew Fils off the court. Just looking at the highlights you can tell that FH is legit and the BH looks solid too. He's got good height as well could we be looking at a future star? If anyone has any insights about this kid I'd love to here them.

 

[InsuranceMan]

He’s been hyped for a while and I’m usually quite suspect about junior hype but he keeps meeting each expectation and milestone, a great surprise

 

[LuckyR]

How'd he get an On Running sponsorship?

 

[3loudboys]

Just watched the highlights and top performance against Fils. All round game on the clay was tremendous cheered on by a partisan crowd. If he keeps that up future star. Highlights are limited but groundstrokes look super solid … line backhand variation was effective … and can inject pace off both wings. Serve placement for someone his age was top notch. And he volleyed well when he had the opportunity.

 

[Deleted member 806402]

Just watched the highlights and top performance against Fils. All round game on the clay was tremendous cheered on by a partisan crowd. If he keeps that up future star. Highlights are limited but groundstrokes look super solid … line backhand variation was effective … and can inject pace off both wings. Serve placement for someone his age was top notch. And he volleyed well when he had the opportunity.

Idk about you guys but I suddenly feel Brazilian.

 

[NeutralFan]

Idk about you guys but I suddenly feel Brazilian.

Jesus!! This dude is hitting bombs off his both wings at this age. Imagine what he will do when he is in his prime?

 

[neytron]

Alcaraz is the new Nadal, Prizmic is the new Djokovic, Fonseca is the new Federer.

 

[Fabresque]

How'd he get an On Running sponsorship?

Federer is a part-owner of On running and makes sure that many young, future superstar players get signed. Shelton and Swiatek were signed in a total sponsorship deal last year, full apparel and footwear.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Pretty stellar highlights, he blew away Fils.

 

[Kralingen]

I said it before, he gets such big spin off both wings and has great movement for his height. He has these new age groundstrokes optimized for poly which just amplify spin. And he does the cool “laser the ball equally off both wings while gradually moving forward” thing that shows true command of both the FH and BH.

It reminds me of the first time I saw Sinner.

 

[Rovesciarete]

Fils didn’t put much pressure on him, maybe trying to play it safe. I like his strokes better than most, especially his backhand.

Will be interesting to see more of him, also on hardcourt.

 

[NeutralFan]

How tall is he? It says he's 185 cm but you can't trust the ATP. Is he that good on other surfaces?he moves better than Sinner though I hate to admit.

 

[albatros_forehand]

Already better than Alcaraz

 

[ChaelAZ]

Pretty much me with TTW overhype of yet proven players.

I watched a bit of the kid, and he has potential...like the rest of a good group of juniors coming up right now.

 

[tennis24x7]

Relax, it is just Monfils, anyone can win against him these days or any day for that matter.

 

[Znak]

Relax, it is just Monfils, anyone can win against him these days or any day for that matter.

It's Arthur Fils. And some of those points were just unbelievably fantastic. You should be less blazé and embrace all the upcoming potential, tennis is in dire need of it.

 

[tennisjedi]

Sinner was born in 2001, Fonseca was born in 2006. 5 year age difference. Federer and Nadal had a 5 year age difference.
Fonseca is the new Nadal confirmed /s.

 

[Rovesciarete]

Fonseca is playing attacking tennis which is good for a youngster and makes for spectacular points. I watched also part of his practise against Sinner in Turin and he hits the ball really well from both wings, you can't fake big groundstrokes. Height is also good and should not be a naturally limiting factor.

Naturally he got a bit rushed against Sinner during the practice set but it wasn't too bad, expected worse. So overall a great prospect, now we will see how he improves.

 

[Aestheticsaboveallelse]

Jesus!! This dude is hitting bombs off his both wings at this age. Imagine what he will do when he is in his prime?

Does this mean sinners dominance will be brought to a halt soon already?

 

[JustMy2Cents]

in good company... list of youngest ATP QF since 2000
Rafa 17 y 1 m [twice]
Zverev Khachanov Nishikori
Joao at 17y 6m
[Raz did it at 17y 11m says the thread]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1760848733690794268

 

[ALCARAZWON]

Reminds me of Agassi, his footwork and his backhand.

 

[neytron]

in good company... list of youngest ATP QF since 2000
Rafa 17 y 1 m [twice]
Zverev Khachanov Nishikori
Joao at 17y 6m
[Raz did it at 17y 11m says the thread]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1760848733690794268

Wow, I didn’t know about Khachanov. But he won the next main draw match at almost 20 years old.

 

[aldeayeah]

 

[albatros_forehand]

What is that alien beast residing on top of his symmetric head?

 

[tennis24x7]

It's Arthur Fils. And some of those points were just unbelievably fantastic. You should be less blazé and embrace all the upcoming potential, tennis is in dire need of it.

I am all for upcoming potential. Infact, I feel sorry for some of these guys after watching how bad financially they may be doing. Unless they fix it, tennis is going to go on a slow decline into oblivion.

 

[tennis24x7]

Fonseca is playing attacking tennis which is good for a youngster and makes for spectacular points. I watched also part of his practise against Sinner in Turin and he hits the ball really well from both wings, you can't fake big groundstrokes. Height is also good and should not be a naturally limiting factor.

Naturally he got a bit rushed against Sinner during the practice set but it wasn't too bad, expected worse. So overall a great prospect, now we will see how he improves.

How tall is he?

 

[longtimelurker]

How tall is he?

185cm, 30cm taller than carlito

 

[FrankyRelax]

Sure I'll join another Fonseca hype thread

 

[Rosstour]

Jesus!! This dude is hitting bombs off his both wings at this age. Imagine what he will do when he is in his prime?

If the past is any indication...be ranked around 632

 

[NeutralFan]

If the past is any indication...be ranked around 632

I think his ranking is pretty bad for a future tier 1 ATG but his offense looks monstrous. His serve might be a problem?

 

[Znak]

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The kid is playing out of his mind.

 

[Deleted member 806402]

What is that alien beast residing on top of his symmetric head?

fonseca satanic confirmed @chuckersthenut

 

[Deleted member 806402]

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The kid is playing out of his mind.

I watched his practice livestreams vs Carlos and jannik during the ATP finals. My first reaction was "there's no way this guy plays this way in real matches".
turns out he does

 

[BeatlesFan]

I know very little about him, but did he train as a junior in the US? His English is exceptional. Seems like a great kid.

 

[RaulRamirez]

I don't want to compare or predict, as I've seen verrry little of him.
The highlight reels of his two wins at Rio are quite impressive, and considering he's only 17.5 and won the 2003 junior championship at the US Open speaks well for his potential on HC and clay. Wishing him well!

 

[mmk]

I don't want to compare or predict, as I've seen verrry little of him.
The highlight reels of his two wins at Rio are quite impressive, and considering he's only 17.5 and won the 2003 junior championship at the US Open speaks well for his potential on HC and clay. Wishing him well!

2023, in 2003 he wasn't even a gleam in his parents' eyes.

 

[LuckyR]

Federer is a part-owner of On running and makes sure that many young, future superstar players get signed. Shelton and Swiatek were signed in a total sponsorship deal last year, full apparel and footwear.

Why? They don't sell any of the tennis clothes or accessories (just shoes, which they hardly advertise).

 

[RaulRamirez]

2023, in 2003 he wasn't even a gleam in his parents' eyes.

I'm a professional writer and editor, but (good catch) not immune to typos -- especially on message boards
Thanks.

 

[atatu]

Geez I just watched the highlights of his win over Tien at the US Open Juniors, the trophy he got for winning the tournament is tiny, it's like something you get for winning a 4.5 NTRP tournament, maybe it's solid silver ?

 

[Aestheticsaboveallelse]

Geez I just watched the highlights of his win over Tien at the US Open Juniors, the trophy he got for winning the tournament is tiny, it's like something you get for winning a 4.5 NTRP tournament, maybe it's solid silver ?

Thats cause its what they deserve. These guys are only 4.5 ntrp at best.

 

[Kralingen]

fonseca satanic confirmed @chuckersthenut

I have seen him do the baphomet chest release

 

[Aestheticsaboveallelse]

I have seen him do the baphomet chest release

whoa yo dawg I just posted before you in other thread about seeing 666 on license plate in relation to devilvic

 

[Deleted member 806402]

I have seen him do the baphomet chest release

GOAThood comes at a price.

 

[Shaolin]

How'd he get an On Running sponsorship?

Maybe because he is a top up and coming tennis player and they produce tennis shoes/clothes.

Just a guess.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

I have seen him do the baphomet chest release

LMAO

 

[tennis24x7]

Geez I just watched the highlights of his win over Tien at the US Open Juniors, the trophy he got for winning the tournament is tiny, it's like something you get for winning a 4.5 NTRP tournament, maybe it's solid silver ?

Cost cutting in full galore.

 

[LuckyR]

Maybe because he is a top up and coming tennis player and they produce tennis shoes/clothes.

Just a guess.

Nope, they don't sell tennis clothes

 

[MrFlip]

Mariano Navone - how many slams?

 

[Shaolin]

Nope, they don't sell tennis clothes

Either way, they make shoes for tennis and sponsor tennis players.

 

[Aestheticsaboveallelse]

LMAO

You laugh but its true thats why lebron does it