"My dream is to become world No 1, win grand slam titles and make history for Brazil, Joao Fonseca says with simple purity as we reach the crux of his huge ambition. Fonseca is 19 and he makes that succinct list of his goals sound almost as casual as a few fun things a more ordinary teenager might aim to do this weekend."
"But Fonseca is different. He is a generational talent who, in recent years, has been spoken of as a future superstar amid predictions that he might have the best chance of denting the dominant hold that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner exert over men's tennis. But, as time in Fonseca's company proves, he is remarkably grounded and mature for his age."
"I've got a long way to go, Fonseca says with healthy realism, because it's a very long and difficult dream. But, at the same time, I think it's possible and I'm doing the best things I can to achieve it. This time last year Fonseca was ranked No 145 in the world and he had to win three qualifying matches to reach the first round of the Australian Open."
Joao Fonseca is a 19-year-old Brazilian tennis player aiming to become world No 1, win Grand Slam titles, and make history for Brazil. He is described as a generational talent with potential to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Fonseca combines natural ability with notable maturity and groundedness. He acknowledges the difficulty of his long-term goals while expressing belief that they are achievable through hard work. Last year he rose from world No 145 and earned main-draw entry to the Australian Open by winning three qualifying matches. He recalled tense qualifying moments and victories, including a 6-4, 6-0 win over Lorenzo Sonego.
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