Fonseca Shines at BNP Paribas Open Debut

Brazilian tennis prodigy Joao Fonseca made a remarkable debut at the BNP Paribas Open, overcoming a third-set deficit to defeat Britain's Jacob Fearnley 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 amidst challenging windy conditions. Fonseca, who has recently gained attention for his impressive performances, including a win over top-10 player Andrey Rublev and his first ATP Tour title in Buenos Aires, showcased resilience and skill to secure the victory. The 18-year-old, ranked 80th in the world, credited the supportive presence of Brazilian fans for boosting his morale during the match. His next challenge will be against 13th seed Jack Draper. Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu faced an early exit after being defeated by Japan's Moyuka Uchijima, while Belinda Bencic of Switzerland marked a successful return to competitive tennis with a straightforward win in her opening match. American Jenson Brooksby also returned to winning ways after a lengthy suspension, defeating Benjamin Bonzi.