Joao Fonseca wished for a deep run at the home ATP 500 event in Rio. The young gun claimed his first ATP title last year but could not repeat anything similar in front of the home fans. Joao fell to Alexandre Muller 6-1, 7-6 in the first round.

France’s Alexandre Muller has apologised to the fans of the Rio Open after beating the tournament favourite Joao Fonseca in the opening round. The 18-year-old, who is already regarded as the one for the future,

Teenage tennis sensation João Fonseca frustrated his home fans at the Rio Open in a first-round loss two days after winning his first ATP title

Regardless of ranking and seedings, the story of this year’s Golden Swing is Joao Fonseca. He would have been the main narrative even if he was losing, but the Brazilian clinched his maiden ATP Tour title.