Fonseca on the Federer-Djokovic final at Wimbledon 2019: "I would have loved to have been Roger and made an ace at 40-15"

le 16/12/2024 à 08h05

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Joao Fonseca is set to take part in the Next Gen Masters, becoming the first Brazilian to do so. The ATP has shared an interview with him, conducted earlier this year.

Fonseca talks about Federer in particular: "If I could have dinner with anyone? I'd say Federer. I've never met Roger, but he's my idol in tennis."

He was then asked which of the matches he had seen on television he would have liked to have played. The Brazilian replied: "The one when Roger has match points against Djokovic at Wimbledon in 2019.

I would have loved to have been Federer and made an ace at 40-15 (on match point). I want to change history!"

Fonseca Joao

24e, 1635 points

Federer Roger

Non classé

Djokovic N • 1

Federer R • 2

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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