Joao Fonseca Means Business: Rising Star Builds Portfolio On Court
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- Sports Money Joao Fonseca Means Business: Rising Star Builds Portfolio On Court By Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
- Fonseca begins his bid at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia Masters-1000 in Rome, today against Hamad Medjedovic.
- “I think right now my game is in a great level…I’m healthy…and good mentally,” Fonseca said in an interview with Forbes.com.
Sports Money Joao Fonseca Means Business: Rising Star Builds Portfolio On Court By Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Merlisa Lawrence Corbett is an award-winning journalist and author.Follow Author May 09, 2026, 11:41am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.17 April 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Tennis: ATP Tour - Munich, Singles, Men, Quarterfinals. Fonseca (Brazil) - Shelton (USA). Joao Fonseca (Brazil) in action. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images)dpa/picture alliance via Getty ImagesJoao Fonseca hears the buzz but blocks out the noise regarding his surging fandom. The Brazilian teen lets his management team, including his parents, mind the business, while he builds his portfolio on the court.
Fonseca begins his bid at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia Masters-1000 in Rome, today against Hamad Medjedovic. Fonseca is seeded No. 27, and the youngest player ranked in the Top 30. He’s had a solid clay-court season for far and feels good about his game.