World No. 54 Joao Fonseca, who advanced to the third round of Wimbledon today, identified the key aspect of his recent development.
“I think I`ve improved the most psychologically. I`m transitioning from the junior tour, and this is my first full year on the professional tour. The psychology in professional tennis is completely different. Sometimes you play your best tennis, but you still lose because the opponent finds ways to hang in there and win important points… And sometimes you get nervous yourself in crucial rallies. I believe this is the area where I`ve made the biggest strides,” commented Fonseca during his press conference after the second round match.
The young Brazilian is set to face qualifier Nicolas Jarry next.
“I have great respect for players who have gone through ups and downs but kept returning. Nicolas`s journey is truly inspiring. I know him well; we talk at tournaments. It`s great to see him traveling with his kids.
He`s an excellent player with a fantastic serve and knows how to perform well on grass. I`ll just try to enjoy the moment, playing in the third round. Hopefully, I can continue to progress.”
