De Miñaur survives Hurricane Fonseca

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Alex De Minaur avoided a scare with a great comeback against Joao Fonseca with a score of 5-7, 7-5, and 6-3 in 2 hours and 31 minutes of play at the Miami Open 2025. The tournament's tenth seed was able to take control of the match, although it was not easy against an opponent who did not give up until the last point. Alex now faces Matteo Berrettini in the round of 16.

The fans quickly made the difference in decibels between the Brazilian and Australian supporters noticeable. Every point won by Joao was celebrated by his fans, although Alex also earned applause as he tried to impose his experience in the match. Short points and relatively comfortable service games characterized the first hour of play, but tension increased as the critical moment of the first set approached.

'Obrigado,' said a Lahyani unable to calm the Brazilian fervor that erupted at the Hard Rock Stadium. Aware of the moment, Fonseca showed the necessary determination to secure the first break of the match. Aggressive shots, net approaches, and animated celebrations helped the South American take control.

The story did not end there. Despite the excitement of the young Brazilian, Alex managed to regroup and left his opponent cold, who took a while to react. Demonstrating his courage once again, Fonseca recovered the deficit to level the score from 0-3 to 3-3.

De Minaur finds calm, but it doesn't last long

De Minaur's complaints to the chair umpire became a tradition at each changeover, repeatedly asking to control the crowd. Fearlessly targeting Alex's forehand, Joao forgot his initial mix of shyness and nerves to become the dominant force on the court, putting in maximum effort on every point. Despite his efforts, it was not enough to stop the Australian, who pinpointed a weakness in the Brazilian's backhand to quiet the stadium and secure the third set.

Just when it seemed like one player was taking control, the other would break back. Unleashing his favored inverted forehand, Alex managed to turn the set around, provoking Joao's frustration as he hit his racket against the ground. With his back against the wall, on the brink of defeat, Fonseca sought encouragement from the Brazilian crowd, who did not disappoint. The South American star savored those final moments on the court as De Minaur did not give in, confirming a hard-fought comeback.

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