Fonseca falls with honors against an imperial Sonego

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It couldn't be. Joao Fonseca succumbed to Lorenzo Sonego in the second round of the 2025 Australian Open, seeing his winning streak come to an end despite his good performance in an epic match. Victory for the Italian, deserving great recognition, with a score of 6-7 (6) 6-3 6-1 3-6 6-3.

Sky-high expectations, media focus on him, and overflowing excitement among all fans. That's what Joao Fonseca generated after his brilliant performance against Rublev in the first round of the 2025 Australian Open, continuing a streak of months where he's proving to be a raw diamond. Managing that and facing a tenacious opponent like Lorenzo Sonego was a huge challenge, but also an excellent test and learning opportunity for a player who could leave his mark on an era.

Playing during the day and on a smaller court meant an abrupt change in conditions compared to his previous match, but Fonseca came out in the first set determined to stick to his style, play aggressively, and seek dominance in every point relentlessly. He made more errors than expected, but managed to keep the score level, saving up to four break points and raising his level in crucial moments, like the tiebreak that went in his favor due to small details.

It was a titanic effort from the young Brazilian to take the lead on the scoreboard, and he paid for it in the early stages of the second set. Sonego doubled down on being consistent from the baseline, but also proactive whenever he had a chance. He found a way to move the South American, prevent him from striking comfortably, and induce some hastiness in his game.

Joao lost focus during the match, caught in a negative spiral of unforced errors also in the third set. Lorenzo was everywhere, closing any gaps and displaying sublime tactical intelligence to undermine the shaken confidence of his young rival. Everything seemed to be going smoothly for the Italian, but Fonseca had an ace up his sleeve and wasn't willing to leave the first Grand Slam without laying all his cards on the table.

What the Brazilian did in the fourth set is a perfect demonstration that we are witnessing a rising star. He forgot the slump he was in, gritted his teeth, and once again overflowed with his incisive shots, showing enormous charisma to engage the crowd in his mission. The Australian crowd cheered under the thundering shots of a player whose competitive spirit and tactical intelligence never cease to amaze. He got a break in the early phase and then managed to hold onto it on numerous occasions, relying on an outstanding serve.

- Fonseca wasted a break point in the seventh game of the fifth set

The spectacle was unleashed in a fifth set where both players gave their all in every point. Heart prevailed over mind and coolness, but with that, the talent of both contenders shone through. The Brazilian found the necessary physical freshness to keep attacking fiercely and winning the net more frequently and accurately, while Sonego didn't give any respite with his astounding counterattacks.

Joao had a break opportunity in the seventh game, but the Italian skillfully eluded him, coming out full of morale in the following game. So much so that he reversed a 30-0 deficit with impressive shots in response to the Brazilian's net advances. It was a display of solidity and experience from a Lorenzo Sonego who postponed the definitive breakthrough of Joao Fonseca. Nothing to reproach the young Brazilian for, capable of fighting until the end and offering a great display of tennis in this 2025 Australian Open.

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