João Fonseca Upsets Shapovalov in Paris Masters 1000

PARIS, France (October 28, 2025) — Brazilian tennis player João Fonseca secured a thrilling comeback victory against Canadian Denis Shapovalov at the Masters 1000 tournament in Paris on Tuesday. The 19-year-old won 2-1 in sets, with scores of 5-7, 6-4, and 6-3. The match lasted just over two hours.

Fonseca, who recently captured the ATP 500 title in Basel, Switzerland, faced Shapovalov just days after his previous encounter, where he also emerged victorious. This marks Fonseca’s first appearance at the Paris Masters in his career.

Despite needing medical attention in the third set, Fonseca returned to the court, demonstrating remarkable resilience. He moved through the match with a knee wrap but was able to perform effectively after removing it as the game progressed. His next opponent will be Russian Karen Khachanov, currently ranked 14th in the world; the date and time for their match have yet to be announced.

The match started competitively, with Shapovalov taking an early lead. He managed to break Fonseca’s serve to win the first set 7-5. However, Fonseca came back strong, showing maturity and skill to gain an early advantage in the second set, breaking Shapovalov and leading 2-0. He eventually won the second set 6-4.

In the deciding set, Fonseca broke Shapovalov early again, taking a 2-0 lead. He defended five break points in a critical moment and maintained his composure to close the match 6-3, securing his place in the next round.

João Fonseca’s victory not only propels him forward in the tournament but also represents a significant boost in the ATP rankings, where he is expected to rise from 28th to 23rd place in the next update. His journey continues as he seeks to advance further in this prestigious event.