Joao Fonseca takes break from tennis, skips Asian swing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Joao Fonseca has announced a break from tennis, opting out of the upcoming Asian swing after representing Brazil in the Davis Cup. Fonseca secured a victory against Dominic Stricker, contributing to Brazil's 3-1 win. However, he has faced injuries during the 2026 season, including a recent abdomen injury that forced him to withdraw from the US Open. In a social media statement, he expressed the need to listen to his body and take time off. He aims for a recovery before returning to competition.
- •Fonseca won against Stricker in the Davis Cup tie.
- •He cites injuries as challenges in his 2026 season.
- •The Brazilian had previously withdrawn from the US Open.
- •He has two ATP titles and was ranked as high as 24.
- •Fonseca plans to prioritize recovery before competing again.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Joao Fonseca to skip the Asian swing as he issues statement on ‘very challenging’ 2026
"Joao Fonseca has confirmed he is taking a brief break from tennis after playing for Brazil at the Davis Cup. Fonseca won his singles clash...
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