Joao Fonseca became the first player to be born in 2006 to win an ATP tour title as the Brazilian claimed glory in Buenos Aires.
The 18 year-old continues to make his mark on the tour as he made more history in Buenos Aires, winning his first ATP title.
It’s a title that means Fonseca is the tenth youngest winner of an ATP title in history as he defeated Francisco Cerundolo in the final.
Speaking after the match an emotional Fonseca praised the crowd and his family as he continues his ascent up the rankings, “Unbelievable week, even in Argentina there are some Brazilians cheering for me,” the Brazilian stated.
“That’s just amazing. Every Brazilian, everyone from their country wants this support from your own country. For me, this [moment] that I’m living is just unbelievable. I want to thank my family, my friends and my sponsors for just helping me achieve my dream, which is to play tennis.
“Of course I want to be No. 1, of course I want to win Slams, titles, but my dream is just to play tennis, and I’m living it.”
The Brazilian has big ambitions and he is proving why he is one of the hottest properties on the ATP tour as he became the first player to be born in 2006 to win an ATP title.
A year ago, Fonseca was ranked at 648 in the world but is now at 68 in the world as he continues his march to greatness.
Fonseca’s rise is attracting praise from the likes of Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz as he will aim to continue his form into next week where he plays at Rio De Janeiro.
The Brazilian’s first round match will be against Alexandre Muller.
