Joao Fonseca, a Brazilian tennis prodigy, is making history on and off the court! Alongside his incredible results, Fonseca also made history as the youngest tennis player to reach 1 million Instagram followers.
Joao achieved the feat at 18 years and seven months, passing Emma Raducanu's record and standing at the top. Born in August 2006, Fonseca's meteoric rise in our sport and on social media reflects his appeal to younger tennis fans.
His success stems from a blend of on-court brilliance and off-court charisma.On Instagram, Joaoconnects with fans through dynamic match highlights, training glimpsesand relatable, youthful energy - resonating with Gen Zs love for authenticity and flair.
Joao's Latin roots, paired with global ambitions, have cultivated a passionate following, inspiring a new generation of tennis enthusiasts and future champions. The young kicked off the 2024 season from outside the top-700. Fourteen months later, he is a top-60 star!
A teenager reached the ATP 500 Rio quarter-final and passed 300 rivals on the ATP ranking list! Helifted his first Challenger trophy in August last year in Lexington and wrapped up the season in the top-150.
Joao conquered the Next Gen ATP Finals crown in Jeddah in December despite being the youngest player in the draw. The Brazilian extended his streak and won the title at the Canberra Challenger at the beginning of 2025.
Fonseca qualified for the Australian Open main draw in style and toppled Andrey Rublev in the first round. Thus, the 18-year-old became one of the youngest players with a top-10 victory at Majors since 1990.
Joao entered the ATP 250 event in Buenos Aires as one of the favorites and went all the way. Thus, hecelebratedthe title and becamethe seventh-youngest winner on the ATP Tour since 1990! Fonseca earned a win in Indian Wells and added two in Miami.
The youngster received a massive support from his Brazilian fans in Florida, feeling like playing at home. A couple of days ago, Fonseca became the youngest tennis player with 1 million Instagram followers, adding another milestone to his already impressive CV.
