João Fonseca beat Andrey Rublev this Tuesday (14), by 3 sets to 0, at the Australian Open, in Melbourne. The Brazilian, who was debuting in a Grand Slam for the first time, surprised everyone and achieved his first victory at this stage.
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The 18-year-old is from Rio, and many Brazilians are questioning whether Fonseca will participate in the Rio Open. THE Lance! tells you everything about the Brazilian’s participation in the competition.
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Will João Fonseca participate in the Rio Open?
The answer is yes. João Fonseca will be on the clay courts at the Jockey Club Brasileiro, in Gávea. In the last edition of the tournament, the young man was present. The Brazilian reached the quarterfinals and lost to the Argentine Mariano Navone, by 2 sets to 1, in 2h20 minutes of play.
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This year, João can take advantage of the momentum of victories and reach the final of the competition at home.
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When will the Rio Open 2025 be?
The tournament is scheduled to take place between February 13th and 25th, 2025, with qualifying phase games in the previous days. The disputes begin with the initial rounds and progress to the long-awaited final on Sunday.
In addition to the main matches, the event will feature doubles matches, attracting major experts in the sport. These matches have gained more and more space, offering an extra spectacle for the public.
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The importance in the ATP circuit
The Rio Open occupies a prominent place in the ATP calendar as it is the only tournament in the ATP 500 category held in South America. This difference attracts both the best tennis players specialized in clay and fans, who have the opportunity to follow high-profile matches. level without having to travel to Europe.
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