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João Fonseca ends 2026 season due to ongoing injuries

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2026-09-21 16:24 UTC → 2026-10-17 14:12 UTC · added ~~removed~~

João Fonseca ~~manages~~ ends 2026 season due to ongoing injuries ~~and tournament returns~~

Following his run in Montreal, where he secured a spot in the round of 16 by defeating Casper Ruud, Fonseca began competing in the 2026 Cincinnati Masters 1000. On 16 August, the 19-year-old Brazilian advanced to the third round by defeating Botic van de Zandschulp, matching Gustavo Kuerten’s achievement of ten wins in a single Masters 1000 season. However, Fonseca subsequently withdrew from Cincinnati after reporting abdominal pain during training. While he initially focused on rehabilitation in Rio de Janeiro to prepare for the US Open, his participation in the Grand Slam remained unconfirmed as he celebrated his 20th birthday on 21 August. On 24 August, Fonseca officially withdrew from the US Open. Now ranked 26th in the world, he stated that after medical examinations and the commencement of treatment, it became clear to him and his team that he “requires more time to recover fully to compete at a high level”. This withdrawal marks the only Grand Slam tournament he will miss in 2026, following a strong season that included a quarterfinal run at Roland Garros, where he defeated Novak Djokovic. His abdominal injury marks the fifth time this season that Fonseca has been sidelined by physical issues, following previous problems with his lower back, wrist, and shoulder. On 19 September, Fonseca participated in the Davis Cup tie against Switzerland in Rio de Janeiro. He secured a comeback victory against Dominic Stricker with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, providing Brazil with an early lead. Following the match, Fonseca was visibly emotional, breaking down in tears. He attributed his reaction to a challenging year defined by physical injuries and a decline in self-confidence, noting he had not been at “100% fitness” and was uncertain if he could compete in the tournament.

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