Federer, Nadal or Djokovic? Joao Fonseca reveals who his childhood idol is
Brazilian tennis prodigy Joao Fonseca, one of the breakout stars of the 2025 Australian Open, has revealed who inspired him to take up the sport.
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Novak Djokovic sees ‘this similarly’ in Joao Fonseca after the Brazilian’s heroic debut at the Australian Open
Joao Fonseca has long been admired for his aggressive and mentally strong display on the court since turning pro last year. But on Tuesday (January 15), the Brazilian teenager stunned the tennis world by knocking out No.
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The next big thing in tennis? Joao Fonseca praised by Novak Djokovic following his win over Andrey Rublev
The next big thing in tennis? Joao Fonseca praised by Novak Djokovic following his win over Andrey Rublev Carrie Underwood is speaking out after receiving backlash following the announcement that she will be performing at Trump's inauguration. Keep watching to see what she had to say!
Joao Fonseca gives 'rude' reply to Australian Open question after Novak Djokovic comment
Joao Fonseca delivered what he described as a 'rude' response to Novak Djokovic 's comments after becoming the breakthrough star of the Australian Open. Fonseca delivered a sensational display to stun Andrey Rublev in straight sets, beating the world No. 9 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the opening round on Tuesday.
Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open gets real with Tomas Machac test
Novak Djokovic has trouble with his body and a fan but moves into the Australian Open's 4th round
Novak Djokovic has overcome some trouble breathing and played quite well for a straight-set victory over 26th-seeded Tomas Machac to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open
Novak Djokovic backs Danielle Collins in her back-and-forth with Australian Open fans
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Australian Open 2025: Joao Fonseca's sensational win over Rublev catches Djokovic and Alcaraz's attention
Joao Fonseca, the 18-year-old Brazilian qualifier, has taken Melbourne by storm with a remarkable upset over 9th seed Andrey Rublev at the Australian Open. He is also getting praise from both Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.
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Top-10 Survival at Stake: Andrey Rublev, Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov among 5 fighting for their spot
Eighth-ranked Andrey Rublev is separated from his next three challengers — Novak Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov, and Tommy Paul — by just 25 points, with Stefanos Tsitsipas only 100 points behind them.
Djokovic sees himself in exciting Brazilian talent Fonseca
MELBOURNE - Novak Djokovic sees a bit of himself as a young player in rising teenager Joao Fonseca and particularly welcomed the prospect of a top talent coming out of Brazil. Read more at straitstimes.
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Novak Djokovic makes bold comparison between Joao Fonseca and his younger self
Joao Fonseca has been the talk of the tennis world and has now drawn high praise from 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic breaks Federer record in Melbourne win
Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer's record for the most major singles matches played as he reaches the Australian Open third round.
Australian Open: defiant nearly man Rublev keeps grand slam belief ahead of awkward start
World No 9 Andrey Rublev face teenage prospect Joao Fonseca in first round clash in Melbourne, fit-again Nishikori backed to fire.
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Djokovic flattens Jaime Faria in second round of Australian Open
Novak Djokovic continued to build into the Australian Open with a 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 victory over Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria in the second round on Wednesday, taking another step towards a 25th Grand Slam title.