Fonseca, Nadal, Monfils: Who Are the Youngest Players to Win a Match at Indian Wells and Miami in the Same Season?
After his first-round victory at Indian Wells against Fearnley (6-2, 1-6, 6-3), Fonseca continues his impressive progress in the Masters 1000.
This week, the Brazilian triumphed over Tien in the first round of Miami (6-7, 6-3, 6-4).
At 18 years and 210 days old, the Brazilian joins the exclusive list of the youngest players to win a match at Indian Wells and Miami in the same season. These statistics have been tracked since 1990, the year the Masters 1000 was established.
Nadal holds the top spot (17 years and 292 days), followed by Hewitt (18 years and 19 days) and Santoro (18 years and 96 days).
Fonseca (18 years and 210 days) ranks behind Monfils (18 years and 201 days) and ahead of Sampras (18 years and 217 days).
Fonseca will face Humbert in the second round of Miami.
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