João Fonseca, a young 18-year-old Brazilian tennis player, became a true phenomenon among bettors after his debut at the Australian Open. He now appears as one of the main favorites for the title, gaining ground among the giants of the sport.
Even before his debut in the main draw, Fonseca was already attracting attention due to his impeccable campaign in the qualifying tournament. His impressive performance earned him the 7th position in the major bookmakers, putting him on the global radar.
A devastating debut
The victory against Russian Andrey Rublev, 9th in the world rankings, was a turning point. Fonseca was not intimidated by the challenge and won three sets to zero, demonstrating the coolness and technique of a veteran. This triumph not only projected him as an emerging talent, but also boosted his stock prices.
The odds for the Brazilian to win the title vary between 26 and 40. In other words, this means that, for every R$1 bet, the return can reach R$40. But before the confrontation with Rublev, these numbers were between 67 and 100. In just a few hours, he climbed 22 positions, ahead of names like Casper Ruud and Alex de Minaur.
João Fonseca started the tournament ranked 112th in the world and has now temporarily entered the top 100. This feat is remarkable, especially in his first appearance at a Grand Slam. Although the updated ranking will be released in the coming weeks, your presence among the best is already guaranteed.
The top 5 bets continue to be dominated by big names. Jannik Sinner, current number 1, leads all odds, followed by Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev. Even so, Fonseca stole the show, showing that he can surprise any opponent.
Bookmakers react to the João Fonseca phenomenon
João Fonseca’s impact was notable on the main betting platforms:
- Sportingbet: Fonseca rose from 10th to 7th favorite.
- Bet365: From 20th to 7th place.
- Superbet: Advances from 20th to 8th.
- Betano: Jumped from 29th to 7th.
- EstrelaBet: Moved from 12th to 7th.