The big plunge

Here we are at last, we’re finally going to be able to compare the level of the prodigal son Fonseca with one of the two monsters of today’s tennis!

And it will be in very good form for the Brazilian because he's playing some excellent tennis right now. Admittedly, Tommy Paul wasn't at his best, especially in the first set, but Joao played a great match and will be able to play his best against Sinner, without any inhibitions, because I think this guy handles pressure very well. On the other side, we have Jannik Sinner, who is also rebuilding and searching for his best form. I've said it before and I'll say it again: when he's like this, I find him really difficult to beat. His tennis isn't quite there yet, but his motivation and humility to get back to his Grand Slam-winning level are formidable. I should also mention that this player is known for beating guys by small margins without it necessarily looking like a huge thrashing, but mainly because in managing the important points, he's simply monstrous. In terms of the matchup, I'm a little worried for the Brazilian, who might have to push his limits a bit with Sinner's aggression. He'll have less time to organize himself, and above all, he remains a somewhat slow player in terms of movement, compared to his tennis level, whereas Jannik is clearly among the very best. So, I expect some incredible bursts of form from Fonsec, but these will be extinguished by the rigor and constant intensity of Jannik Sinner, who may no longer have the desire to temper the enthusiasm of the youngsters in the future...