Joao Fonseca Loses In First Round Of Rio Open

Teenage sensation Fonseca loses in the first round in Rio days after winning his first ATP title
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.
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Joao Fonseca Loses In 1st Round Of Rio Open
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca suffered a disappointing loss in the first round of his hometown tournament, the Rio Open.
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