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Flamengo fan, João Fonseca loses in his debut and is eliminated from Rio Open

Esperança do Brasil in tennis, the young man was defeated by 2 sets to 0 by the French Alexandre Muller, who made impeccable departure

19 Fev 2025 | 08:30 |

After shine in the world circuit , João Fonseca, Flamengo Supporter, found the Brazilian fans in Rio Open , a tournament that marked its rise a year ago. Current number 68 of the ranking of ATP , the young tennis player fought to meet the expectation of the public, who filled the court Guga Kuerten , but felt the Wear of the recent achievement of the ATP of Buenos Aires and was eventually surpassed by the French Alexandre Muller , number 60 of the world. Visibly tired , John was defeated by 2 sets at 0 , with partials from 6/1 and 7/6 ( 7/4 ), goodbye to the tournament.

“ It was not my moment , it was not the game I wanted, but I couldn't help but thank this wonderful crowd. It is an honor to play here . I just have to thank the Open River for providing me with these wonderful moments. I will prepare for better next year ”, said João , still on the court, after the match

with the elimination, the carioca will often lose eight Positions In the ATP ranking, as it failed to defend the quarterfinals reached last year. Thus, he appears on the provisional list as the 76th of the world.

The game

In front of a less known opponent, John started the match showing his business card : an indefensible right who left Muller without reaction. In the first game, it reached a break point , but the Frenchman was saved and began to dominate the match. Feeling the intense rhythm of last week, Fonseca made unusual mistakes and saw the rival break his twice consecutive withdrawal, quickly opening 5/0.

from the sixth game , João started A meets your best game. Lutter, he confirmed the service for the first time in the match and reduced the advantage to 5/1. In the next game, he had a chance to return one of the breaks, but Muller remained firm and closed the set in 6/1.

On the second set, João returned more aggressive , but continued with difficulties in the first withdrawal and had to fight to confirm his service games. Meanwhile, Muller kept control of the actions. In the ninth game, with the score tied, the Brazilian saved a break point and managed to stay in the dispute, taking the set to tiebreak .

In the tiebreaker, Muller took advantage of a minibreak early on and opened an advantage. John reacted, drawing on 2/2, but saw the French distance himself again, reaching 5/2 . The Brazilian still tried a new recovery, reducing the difference to 5/4 , but with withdrawal in his favor , Muller took advantage of the opponent's mistakes and closed the partial in < B> 7/4 , ensuring victory.

Now the French will face the Argentine Tomás Martín Etcheverry , number 43 of the world, who won compatriot Corentin Moutet by 2 sets to 0, partial 6/3 and 7/7/ 6 (7/1). Interestingly, etcheverry was the rival of João in the debut in Buenos Aires , where the Brazilian got the best with a double 6/3.

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Flamengo fan, João Fonseca loses in his debut and is eliminated from Rio Open