João Fonseca exits Wimbledon after first-round defeat to Roman Safiullin
João Fonseca exited Wimbledon after a defeat to Roman Safiullin in the first round on Tuesday. The crowd chanted for the Brazilian No. 24 seed, but it could not alter the outcome as he struggled against the world No. 132. Fonseca's matches attract fervent support, showcasing the growing phenomenon of fonsequismo among Brazilian.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 17:00 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 18:20 UTC
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