Tears of joy: Joao Fonseca wins first five-setter to make dream of facing Novak Djokovic come true at Roland Garros Joao Fonseca’s emotional victory at Roland Garros marked a historic milestone in his career, as the 19-year-old Brazilian secured his first five-set match win and advanced to the third round of the tournament. The match, played on Court 14, saw Fonseca overcome a two-set deficit against 20-year-old Croatian player Dino Prizmic, ultimately prevailing 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-2. This win, which came after a grueling three-and-a-half-hour battle, marked Fonseca’s 50th career victory and solidified his place in the tournament’s upper bracket. Fonseca’s journey to victory was fraught with challenges. The match began with Prizmic dominating the early stages, as the Croatian player’s powerful serve and aggressive baseline play left Fonseca struggling to find rhythm. After losing the first two sets, Fonseca admitted he was “not playing good” and that Prizmic was “destroying” him. However, the Brazilian player began to adapt his strategy in the third set, shifting his focus to aggressive returns and increasing his pressure on Prizmic’s second serve. This tactical adjustment proved pivotal, as Fonseca began to chip away at the scoreboard and eventually turned the tide in his favor. The match’s turning point came in the fourth set, where Fonseca’s ability to capitalize on return games against Prizmic’s serve allowed him to break through and take control of the match. By the fifth set, Fonseca’s confidence had fully returned, and he closed out the victory with a decisive 6-2 set. The emotional outpouring from Fonseca was evident as he celebrated his win, with fans and commentators alike praising his resilience and determination.#novak_djokovic #joao_fonseca #roland_garros #dino_prizmic #internazionali_bnl_ditalia
Masters 1000 de Madrid 2026: Partidos de hoy y cuadro de la tercera ronda Este domingo se desarrolla la tercera ronda del Masters 1000 de Madrid 2026, el cuarto torneo de la temporada masculina y el quinto en la categoría femenina. El evento, que se disputa en la Caja Mágica hasta el 3 de mayo, incluye partidos destacados con la participación de jugadores de alto nivel, entre ellos el número uno del ranking ATP, Jannik Sinner, y figuras del circuito internacional. Los partidos se transmiten en vivo por Disney+ y por canales de ESPN en Argentina. En el torneo masculino, Sinner, quien ocupa la primera posición del ranking ATP, enfrentará al danés Elmer Moller (169°) en un partido programado para las 11:00 horas (hora de Argentina). Otros partidos destacados incluyen la confrontación entre el argentino Tomás Etcheverry (29°) y el croata Dino Prizmic (87°), que se jugará a partir de las 7:10, y el duelo entre Lorenzo Musetti (9°) y el neerlandés Tallon Griekspoor (33°), también programado para las 7:10. Thiago Tirante (75°) se medirá contra el británico Cameron Norrie (23°) a partir de las 12:30. Entre los argentinos, Etcheverry destacó al superar la primera ronda del torneo, mientras que el tenista nacional Thiago Tirante se enfrentará a Norrie en una partida que podría definir su progreso en el certamen. En la categoría femenina, la argentina Solana Sierra (88° del ranking WTA) jugará contra la turca Zeynep Sönmez (67°), mientras que la kazaja Zheng Qinwen (36°) se enfrentará a la china Elena Rybakina (2°), quien lidera el ranking WTA. Además, la estadounidense Jessica Pegula (5°) enfrentará a la ucraniana Marta Kostiuk (23°), y la rumana Sorana Cirstea (26°) se medirá contra la estadounidense Coco Gauff (3°).#jannik_sinner #toms_etcheverry #masters_1000_de_madrid_2026 #elmer_moller #dino_prizmic
