Joao Fonseca has enjoyed a breakthrough season in the ATP Tour, having stunned top seeds in events and has already lifted a trophy. However, his biggest challenge will be at the Laver Cup in San Francisco, where he’s likely to face World No.1 and six-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz in the event.
Fonseca started the year as World No.145 but has climbed into the top 45 of the ATP rankings and has had a spectacular season. He won his maiden tour-level title at the ATP Argentina Open. Before that, he started the year with a remarkable performance, stunning top 10 star Andrey Rublev at the Australian Open.
He also enjoyed his best results in Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the third round of both the Roland Garros and Wimbledon Championships. That has made Team World coach An