British tennis ace, Jack Draper, has voiced his opinion on the budding talent of Joao Fonseca, following their encounter at the second round of the Indian Wells tournament. The match, which was greatly anticipated due to Fonseca’s recent rise in the tennis world, quickly turned into a one-man show as Draper displayed exceptional skills, winning nine successive games, thereby closing the match with a 6-4, 6-0 victory.
Despite being only 18, Fonseca has already made his mark in the tennis arena, clinching his first ATP Tour title just a month ago. His rapid ascent has led to predictions of him becoming a future champion, an idea that Draper also supports. He sees Fonseca evolving into a “top, top player,” a reflection of his confidence in the young Brazilian’s potential.
As a seeded player, Draper was privileged with a direct entry into the second round at Indian Wells. But fortune wouldn’t favor him completely, as he was drawn against Fonseca, the recent Argentina Open champion. The young Brazilian had been granted a wildcard into the main draw, and had already proved his mettle by defeating another British player, Jacob Fearnley, in the first round.
The Court 4 stands were alive with Brazilian supporters, vocal in their encouragement of Fonseca till the very end. However, Draper’s performance was unwavering, as he won nine consecutive games, securing his place in the third round and ending Fonseca’s promising run.
Despite the lopsided score, Draper, currently ranked 14th in the world, expressed admiration for Fonseca’s game. “It’s amazing for the tour and tennis overall to witness the emergence of a young superstar, particularly from Brazil, where there is such a massive fanbase,” noted the British number one player.
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