Video - Atmosphere, Intensity, Ball Striking: The Gem Fonseca Sets Nanterre on Fire!
After his title in Basel, Fonseca meets Shapovalov in the first round of the Rolex Paris Masters.
Having won by retirement in the quarter-finals of the ATP 500 tournament in Basel, the Brazilian now meets the Canadian again for his opening match in the French capital. And the least one can say is that the two men are delivering a great battle on court 1 of the "La Défense Arena".
The proof is in this fabulous point at 2-1 (on Fonseca's serve) in the second set. After an intense rally from the back of the court, the 19-year-old player let go of his left hand on the backhand to finish this magnificent exchange.
Despite media pressure that is rare for a player of his age, Fonseca continues to dazzle fans with his tennis.
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