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Mutua Madrid Open: Joao Fonseca Earns Quick 1st Round Win

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Published24 Apr 2025

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Brazilian tennis sensation João Fonseca made quick work of Danish player and qualifier Elmer Moller in the first round of the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open.

Fonseca’s match was played on a show court as tournament organizers understand the type of excitement and crowd fervor he brings to the game.

All cylinders were firing for Fonseca, who won 6-2, 6-3.

Joao Fonseca Shares His Dream Opponent

Fonseca recently said he wants to play Novak Djokovic.  He welcomes the challenge to play arguably the greatest tennis player ever.

Joao Fonseca, 18, is ascending in rankings and popularity as his game and maturity continue to develop.  He will be a star for years to come, and fans would pack any worldwide stadium to see him play Djokovic.

In the meantime, Fonseca will have a formidable challenge on his hands in his next round against American Tommy Paul.

Other ATP Mutua Madrid Open Results

Kei Nishikori earned his 450th career win in his first-round match, a three-set victory over Aleksander Vukic.

Cam Norrie also advanced in three sets over Spaniard Martin Landaluce.

Botic van de Zandschulp had to retire from his match with Jan-Lennard Struff down a break in the third set.

Alexandre Muller, who lost to Fonseca earlier this year, won his match over Belgian David Goffin, who retired from the match, down 0-1 in the third set.

Confirming recent speculation, two-time Mutua Madrid Open champion Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the tournament on Thursday, citing an adductor injury suffered in his Sunday Barcelona Open finals loss to Holger Rune.

First round ATP play continues Thursday and Friday at the Mutua Madrid Open.  Watch all of the action live on the Tennis Channel and the Tennis Channel app.