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Young tennis sensation Joao Fonseca showcased a sensational performance against Federico Coria in the second round of the 2025 Argentina Open in Buenos Aires. After dropping the first set of the game 2-6, the 18-year-old staged his strong comeback, winning the next two sets by 6-4 and 6-2 to clinch the historic win here.
This standout moment in the crucial encounter was Fonseca's powerful forehand return from feet behind the baseline, which opened up the court and further set the tone for his resurgence. This stellar shot showed his aggressive playing style and exceptional shot-making ability on the court.
This crucial victory has marked the Brazilian's first appearance in an ATP quarter-final, highlighting his rapid rise in the tennis world at the age of just 18. The star player's performance against Coria showcased his potential and solidified his status as a rising star of the sport.
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João Fonseca UNLEASHES on a forehand against Coria in Buenos Aires.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 13, 2025
Listen to the sound that comes off his racquet.
It literally sounds like thunder.
Already one of the biggest forehands in the game at 18 years old…
This kid is scary. 🇧🇷🥶
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Joao Fonseca opens up after beating Coria to reach Buenos Aires QF
Joao Fonseca has expressed his happiness after winning the thrilling encounter. The Brazilian star revealed his tactics and pragmatic skills in the game, which has allowed him to seal the quarter-final spot here. The 18-year-old spoke about how he was nervous after losing the first set but happy to fight till the end to enter the quarters.
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Fonseca after beating Coria to reach Buenos Aires QF
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 13, 2025
João: “It was a tougher match today. Yesterday I was feeling better on court. Today I wasn’t feeling as well with my shots.. Missing some balls. A bit more nervous. I’m happy with how I fought til the end. The mentality of… pic.twitter.com/nIz6gjMLuN
“It was a tougher match today. Yesterday I was feeling better on court. Today I wasn’t feeling as well with my shots.. Missing some balls. A bit more nervous. I’m happy with how I fought til the end. The mentality of staying positive during the match and focusing on the good things. Really special. It’s my 3rd QF on the ATP tour. I’m so happy. Now I need to rest and focus for tomorrow," Fonseca after beating Coria to reach Buenos Aires QF.