Number 1 in Brazilian tennis, João Fonseca from Rio de Janeiro withdrew from competing in the ATP 250 in Brisbane (Australia), which would have marked his debut in the 2025 season. The athlete had to abandon the tournament due to an injury to his lower back, according to official note of the Association of Professional Tennis Players (ATP). Current number 24 in the world, João would face the North American Reilly Opeka (54th in the ranking) in the first round in Brisbane, in the early hours of Monday (5). The tournament is preparatory to the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year.
Just over two months ago, the carioca brought forward the end of the 2025 seasondue to low back pain (pain in the lower back). At the time, João withdrew from competing in the ATP 250 in Athens (Greece), which would be his last official tournament. Apparently recovered, on December 8th, the Brazilian participated in an exhibition match against Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz. Number 1 in the world, Alcaraz beat João by 2 sets to 1.
With Brisbane’s withdrawal, João Fonseca is expected to leave the top 30 in the world rankings. He had 125 points in the Australian tournament, the same total he obtained with the title of Canberra Challenger, their first tournament last season.
After Brisbane, João Fonseca already has seven other official commitments scheduled at the beginning of the year.
Upcoming tournaments
January 12 – ATP 250 in Adelaide (Australia)
January 18: – Australian Open
February 6 – Davis Cup with Brazilian team (Canada)
February 9th – ATP 250 Buenos Aires
February 16 – ATP 500 in Rio de Janeiro
March 4th – Indian Wells Masters 1000 (United States)
March 18 – Miami Masters 1000 (United States)
