João Fonseca Dominates Etcheverry, Advances in Buenos Aires ATP 250

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Brazilian tennis player João Fonseca put forth an impressive performance on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, defeating Argentine Tomás Martín Etcheverry in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, during the first round of the ATP 250 tournament.

The match lasted nearly 1.5 hours, marking a strong start for Fonseca, who is currently ranked 99th in the ATP rankings. Etcheverry, who sits at 44th, posed a significant challenge; however, Fonseca showcased his powerful serve and strategic play, successfully advancing to the tournament’s round of 16.

“I felt good on the court today. I managed to stay focused and capitalized on my serves,” Fonseca said after his victory. “This win gives me the confidence I need going forward.”

In the upcoming round, Fonseca will face Federico Coria, currently ranked 115th, who advanced by defeating French player Hugo Gaston. The specific time for their match on Thursday has yet to be announced.

Should Fonseca win against Coria, he could encounter formidable competitors in the later rounds. Danish player Holger Rune, ranked 15th, is a potential quarterfinal opponent, along with world number two Alexander Zverev, who is also competing in Buenos Aires.

Fonseca’s strong showing at this tournament is part of his preparation for the upcoming Rio Open, which begins on February 17.

In the opening set, Fonseca quickly established an early lead, breaking Etcheverry’s serve and maintaining his own. After Etcheverry managed to briefly equalize, Fonseca regained control, ending the first set decisively.

In the second set, however, Fonseca experienced a shaky start, allowing Etcheverry to break his serve initially. Despite these setbacks, he demonstrated resilience, battling back to level the set and securing two more games to take the set 6-3.

Fonseca’s victory illustrates his growing confidence on the ATP tour, following recent successes that include winning the Next Gen Finals and a Challenger event in Canberra.

As he prepares for his next match, Fonseca remains focused on maintaining his momentum in the tournament, eager to continue his ascent in the professional tennis world.