João Fonseca Wins Big at Monte Carlo Masters 1000; Prize Revealed
João Fonseca beat Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals. He won 6-3, 6-2 in 1h13 on Thursday the 9th.
The result came at the Monte Carlo Masters 1000. This marked his first quarterfinal at a Masters 1000 event.
He became the fourth youngest player of the century to reach this phase in Monte Carlo. The victory awarded him 400 ATP ranking points.
His run virtually doubled his prize for the tournament’s previous round. João Fonseca wins big in Monaco.
Prize revealed after the match indicates about R$950,000 for the quarterfinalist. That sum reflects his progress in the event.
Prize money and ranking points
An eventual tournament winner would earn 1,000 ranking points. Prize for the champion is €974,370, roughly R$5.8 million.
| Aspect | Value |
|---|---|
| Match score | 6-3, 6-2 |
| Duration | 1h13 |
| ATP points (QF) | 400 |
| Prize (QF) | ≈ R$950,000 |
| Winner prize | €974,370 (≈ R$5.8M) |
What comes next
Fonseca will face Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals. Zverev is an Olympic champion and a top-three player.
The meeting will be their first head-to-head. Fonseca is ranked 40th in the ATP.
Context and challenge
He faces a stretch that includes matches against the top three players. The upcoming match represents a major test for the Brazilian.
Reported by Filmogaz.com.
