French Open 2025: Joao Fonseca carries Brazil hopes as he looks to shock Jack Draper

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French Open 2025: Joao Fonseca carries Brazil hopes as he looks to shock Jack Draper

Unlike some of Brazil’s sporting superstars, Fonseca’s story is not one of humble beginnings in the Rio favelas.

Fonseca grew up in a wealthy family and started playing tennis at the Rio de Janeiro Country Club – one of Brazil’s most exclusive private venues.

His father, Christiano, is a businessman who founded his own hedge fund company, while mother Roberta was a junior volleyball player who moved into sports event management.

“For me, tennis started as a hobby when I was 10 or 11,” Fonseca said.

“Things got more serious when I was 12 and I changed my coach and school.

“I started practising two times every day in the pandemic. Things changed very fast.”

Global sponsors began putting lucrative contracts on the table – including the On sportswear brand part-owned by Roger Federer – while leading agents offered their services.

But Fonseca’s parents have decided to guide him themselves with the help of manager Gustavo Abreu, a former colleague of Christiano.

“I have a very good base with my family and the team,” Fonseca added.

“They help me keep my feet on the ground and focus on my routine.

“They know what I need to do to improve my game and personality.”

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