Fonseca, First Player Born in 2006 to Enter the Top 50

Le 15/07/2025 à 12h54 par Clément Gehl

Fonseca, First Player Born in 2006 to Enter the Top 50

This Monday, Joao Fonseca climbed to the 48th spot in the world rankings, moving up 6 places. As a result, he becomes the first player born in 2006 to break into the Top 50.

For reference, Carlos Alcaraz (2003), Jannik Sinner (2001), and Rafael Nadal (1986) achieved the same feat.

As for Roger Federer's birth year, 1981, it was Lleyton Hewitt who first entered the Top 50.

The X account *Jeu, Set et Maths* has listed all players since 1980, with the post available below.

Joao Fonseca

45e, 1129 points

Carlos Alcaraz

1e, 11340 points

Jannik Sinner

2e, 10000 points

Rafael Nadal

Non classé

Lleyton Hewitt

Non classé

Roger Federer

Non classé

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