Joao Fonseca scored his first ATP win in front of the home fans in Rio a year ago. The 18-year-old returned to his local event on Tuesday night as the ATP champion! On Sunday, Fonseca claimed his first ATP title in Buenos Aires.

Teenage tennis sensation João Fonseca frustrated his home fans at the Rio Open in a first-round loss two days after winning his first ATP title

The home star Joao Fonseca failed to make an impression at the ATP 500 event in Rio. The 18-year-old competed in front of the home fans two days after lifting his first ATP trophy in Buenos Aires. The Brazilian failed to extend the winning streak following a 6-1, 7-6 loss to Alexandre Muller.

Regardless of ranking and seedings, the story of this year’s Golden Swing is Joao Fonseca. He would have been the main narrative even if he was losing, but the Brazilian clinched his maiden ATP Tour title.