Joao Fonseca
🇧🇷 Brazil | Age 20 | 1.88 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2024 | Coach: Franco Davín
ATP rank
#29
Current setup
Yonex VCORE 98, Poly Tour Strike, 22 kg
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 3 Aug 2026Shoes
On
Clothing
On
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String tension
22.0 kg / 48.5 lbs
18 kgTour average ~24 kg36 kg
Fonseca Suggested club range 22–25 kg
Should you copy this setup?
- Poly Tour Strike at 22–25 kg
Playing style & technique
Play style
Flat Hitter
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
ATP titles
2
Career W-L
57–37
Win rate
60.6%
Career high
#24
Prize money
$4.3M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
R2 '25
Roland Garros
QF '26
Wimbledon
Q1 '24
US Open
Q3 '24
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R1 | QF | R3 | – |
| 2025 | R2 | R3 | R3 | R2 |
| 2024 | – | – | Q1 | Q3 |
Similar players: flat hitter
Kit and sponsors
Racquet YonexShoes OnClothing On❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Joao Fonseca plays with the VCORE 98 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Yonex players on the ATP equipment list.
Joao Fonseca uses Yonex Poly Tour Strike — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Joao Fonseca strings at 22.0–23.0 kg (48.5–50.7 lbs). This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Joao Fonseca wears On on the ATP Tour.
Joao Fonseca's setup works best for players with fast, flat swings. The VCORE 98 rewards clean contact. Try Yonex Poly Tour Strike at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) — the flat-hitting style needs enough control to keep aggressive shots in. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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