ATP French Open R1: Hubert Hurkacz vs João Fonseca

ATP French Open R1: Hubert Hurkacz vs João Fonseca

🧠 Form & Context

🇵🇱 Hubert Hurkacz

• 📉 Mental Lapses: Came close to defeating Novak Djokovic in the Geneva final—led by a set and a break but couldn't close the match.
• 🔨 Big-Serving Threat: Geneva runner-up showing he's sharpening his game post-injury, even on his least-favored surface.
• 📈 Clay Inconsistencies: Has reached the fourth round at Roland-Garros twice (2022, 2024), but also suffered three R1 exits from 2019–2021.
• 💪 On the Rebound: Returning from injury with encouraging signs—confidence and match form improving steadily.

🇧🇷 João Fonseca

• 💥 Breakout Name: Shocked Rublev at the Australian Open and followed up by winning his maiden ATP title in Buenos Aires.
• 📉 Cooling Off: Just one win on clay across three events leading into Roland-Garros—form has dipped recently.
• 🎓 Roland-Garros Debut: First career appearance in Paris—a huge test for the talented 17-year-old.
• 🔥 Talented but Raw: Explosive shotmaking and fearless play, but still developing consistency—especially on slower surfaces like clay.

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