After injuries, João Fonseca announces career break: “Take time for my head”
João Fonseca takes a break from the season after a sequence of injuries and exhaustion. The Brazilian will miss the Asian tour and aims to return in Basel.
TL;DR
- João Fonseca is pausing his 2026 season due to ongoing injuries.
- He will withdraw from the ATP 500 in Tokyo and the Masters 1000 in Shanghai.
- The decision prioritizes physical and mental recovery.
- Fonseca recently helped Brazil win against Switzerland in the Davis Cup.
- His return is tentatively planned for the ATP 500 in Basel, followed by the Paris Masters.