Brazilian tennis star João Fonseca will miss the entire Asian swing after deciding to take more time away from competition as he continues to recover from a series of injuries.
Fonseca, who has struggled with injuries throughout 2026, said his body is still not ready for the demands of competing at the highest level.
The 19-year-old explained that he made a major effort to return in time to represent Brazil in the Davis Cup, but after discussions with his team, they decided that taking a break was the best option.
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Iva Jovic defends Guadalajara Title without dropping a Set“2026 has been a very challenging year for me,” Fonseca said in a message shared on Instagram.
“On top of everything the profession demands, a series of injuries ended up taking me out of important tournaments and keeping me from playing the way I would like to.”
Fonseca admitted that the situation has been frustrating, but said he needs to listen to his body and give himself time to recover properly.
“I made a huge effort to return and represent Brazil in the Davis Cup, but I still need more time,” he said.
“I talked a lot with my team, and we came to the conclusion that the best decision right now is to listen to my body, give my mind and body a break, and skip the Asian swing.”
Fonseca ended his message by thanking fans for their continued support and promising to return when he is ready.
This decision means he will miss the tournaments that make up the Asian swing as he focuses on getting his body back to full fitness.
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