"Even more pressure but the same hunger for victory": Fonseca announces an explosive 2026 season
While most players are still trying to recover from an intense year, João Fonseca, on the other hand, already seems focused on the storm that awaits him.
"I have high expectations for 2026. I have to defend the points I've already earned and gain more. It will be difficult, with even more pressure."
Simple words, but a huge stake. João knows it: when you climb the rankings, every tournament becomes a fight to stay alive at the top.
If the South American tour is always a key moment for him, Buenos Aires holds a very special place in his trajectory. The tournament that marked his ascent must now become the one of his confirmation.
"I'm going to Buenos Aires to defend the title. So I have to be even better prepared. I'm going with the same hunger for victory."
This last sentence resonates as a warning: yes, the weight of the season will be colossal, but his determination is even greater.
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