Brazilian João Fonseca Announces Pause After Chaining Injuries
Fonseca will miss ATP events in Tokyo and Shanghai as he recovers after recurring injuries and says he still needs more time.
- On Monday, Brazilian Joao Fonseca announced he would "skip the Asian swing" to recover physically and mentally. The 20-year-old will miss the ATP 500 event in Tokyo and the Shanghai Masters.
- Earlier this year, the South American suffered recurring back problems that led to his elimination at the Australian Open. Abdominal pain later forced him to miss the US Open before his recent Davis Cup return.
- Despite injury setbacks, Fonseca achieved a debut Grand Slam quarter-final at the French Open after defeating Novak Djokovic in the third round. He also reached the third round at Wimbledon.
- Fonseca added, "I still need more time," after consulting his team about recovery needs. He decided to give his mind and body a break following a challenging season of injury lows and on-court highs.
- Prioritizing his recovery, Fonseca confirmed his focus on physical and mental fitness as he skips upcoming ATP tournaments. His recent victory over Dominic Stricker in Rio de Janeiro demonstrated his commitment to competing when healthy.
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