Carlos Alcaraz expressed excitement and encouragement after a recent practice session with rising talent Joao Fonseca in the lead-up to Wimbledon. The session marked their first time on court together since the Nitto ATP Finals in 2023.

Reflecting on the experience, Alcaraz highlighted Fonseca’s eagerness and potential. “I have been excited to hit with him since he arrived on the ATP,” he said. Although Fonseca is still adapting to grass courts, Alcaraz noted his aggressive playing style—particularly his preference for big forehands and finishing points at the net—as a strong foundation for future success on the surface.

Alcaraz acknowledged Fonseca’s inexperience on grass but remained optimistic about his development. “There are a few things that he has to learn because he’s so young and he is just starting to play the new tournaments,” he observed. Still, he was impressed by the young Brazilian’s current level, suggesting that with time and more matches under his belt, Fonseca could quickly become a threat on grass.

Their session wasn’t just a warm-up; it was a moment of exchange between two generations of emerging talent. While Alcaraz continues to refine his game as a leading force in the sport, he also appears to embrace the chance to guide and support those following close behind.

This is what he said: “I was excited about hitting with him, since the last time that I hit with him [was] in 2023 [at the Nitto ATP Finals]. I have been excited to hit with him since he [arrived] on the ATP. He’s quite new on grass. I’ve been talking with him. He’s not really an experienced player on grass. But his style, he loves to play aggressively, to hit big forehands, go to the net. So I’m pretty sure he’s going to get the level on grass really, really soon. Right now, [there are] a few things that he has to learn because he’s so young and he is just starting to play the new tournaments. But his level is pretty high so far.”

Carlos Alcaraz in 2025

Currently the world no.2, the Spaniard played his last match on the 1^st of January 1970 when he beat world no.25 Jiri Lehecka 7-5 6-7(5) 6-2 in the final in London to win his 0^th challenger.

Currently, during this year Alcaraz has managed to achieve a 42-5 record. Carlos conquered 5 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open and London. Alcaraz got to the final in Barcelona.

He is also scheduled to play in Wimbledon (Wimbledon). The main draw will start on the 30th of June.

Joao Fonseca in 2025

At the moment ranked no.57 (career-high), Fonseca played his last match on the 1^st of January 1970 when he capitulated to world no.5 Taylor Fritz 6-3 6-7(5) 7-5 in the 2^nd round in Eastbourne (draw).

Currently, during this season Joao has achieved an overall 26-11 win-loss record. Joao conquered 3 titles in 2025 in the Canberra Challenger, Buenos Aires and the Phoenix Challenger.

Carlos Alcaraz and Joao Fonseca have never squared off.

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