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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 takes break from tennis, skips Asian swing

Summary

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.

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•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•The Brazilian had previously withdrawn from the US Open.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.

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Joao Fonseca to skip the Asian swing as he issues statement on ‘very challenging’ 2026

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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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