On the third day of Wimbledon in court 12, 18-Brazilian joke João FONSECA was defeated 24—Aar old American Jenson Brooksby 6–4, 5–7, 6–2, 6–4 In one of the most exciting tour matches.
After a two-hour rain delay, the players finally went to a stadium. A vibrant group of Brazilian fans brought a diligent of football style, cheering “no-sha fon-s! In the rhythmic waves that carried beyond the stands, turning a second round match into something that felt much bigger.
The phonese is the youngest player in the equalizer of this year’s men’s bachelors – but he played with the readiness and presence of someone much more seasoned. The victory made the first Brazilian man to reach the third round in Wimbledon since Thomaz Bellucci in 2010as well as the youngest man who reached the third round here since Bernard Tomic to 2011.
Brooksby was a tough opponent for the young man and in good shape after finishing Taylor Fritz’s race in Eastbourne last week.
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In the first set, the aggressive shocks of the FONSECA and explosive services gave control.
But Brooksby is cunning in the grass, and he adjusted, changing the rhythm constantly, drawing forward phones with falling shots, often with its unique two -handed backs adding religions and backspo.
In the third set, the fund also struck with authority. He was freely shaking with light power, dictating from the beginning. He did, however, slipped occasionally into the brilliant grass-this was only his fourth event on the surface of the tournament.
In the fourth set, with the score 4– All after Brooksby broke down, the fund responded with a break. He then saved three rest points – he was down love–40– in a tense last game to close the match.
Statistically and stylistically, the foonseca impressed. He has a beautiful game. His technique is so clean. He hit 51 The winners, including a tremendous background near the back fence early in the fourth set.
After the match, the phonese was not rushed. He stayed in court, signing autographs, posing for selfie and sharing the moment with fans who had supported him from the first point.
At his post -match press conference, Fonseca said: “I think it’s a thing to be proud of myself, for sure. It’s a great achievement. I’m very proud of myself, the way I still played today.
“So yes, it’s just an opportunity to be here, to play this amazing tour. Now being in the third round is just amazing. So happy in the way I developed on this surface, I’m evolving. So happy with her. ”
Next for the Brazilian is Nicolas Jarry from Chile. When asked what the atmosphere of that match would be like, Fonseca said: “I know Chile fans, they also aloud. Yes, the Brazilians are loud. It will be fine.
“Nico is a good person and also a beautiful player. He has a very good service. He is playing well in the grass. I mean, it will simply be a new, very beautiful experience.
“In fact, I am the third round, so I will simply enjoy, play my best tennis and I hope I can go to the fourth. “
