"This week has been extremely important in my development," Fonseca reflects on his title in Buenos Aires
Ranked 57th in the world, João Fonseca is one of the great hopes of global tennis. The Brazilian has made a name for himself in recent months by first winning the Next Gen ATP Finals against Learner Tien, before claiming his first ATP circuit title in Buenos Aires in February.
In five matches, he dominated four Argentine players, including Francisco Cerundolo in the final. In an interview with The Guardian, Fonseca reflected on this victory, which has only increased the expectations placed on him.
"This week has been extremely important in my development and in gaining experience, because at the time, many people thought: 'Okay, this guy is good, talented, he hits the ball hard, but let's see if he has the mentality and the physique.'
I won precisely because of these two qualities. It was important for me to realize that I was ready to fight until the last point. My coach always tells me that I love playing under pressure.
Sometimes, I am very nervous, but this pressure makes my heart beat faster and I play better. You just have to adapt: even when nerves come into play, you have to find a way to win," he assured in recent hours.
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