Still in an interview with ESPN in Madrid, Spain, João Fonseca commented on Novak Djokovic’s words two weeks ago when he placed the Brazilian as a potential underdog on clay.
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“Despite not being on Instagram that week, that message from him was an honor, he’s an idol not only for me, but for the sport. He’s the greatest of all, the one who won the most titles despite my favorite idol being Federer. He’s a honor, happy that he believes in me but keeps his feet on the ground because the road is very long”, said the 17-year-old carioca, number 242 in the world.
He was asked by reporter Gustavo Hofmann about Roger Federer who wears clothes from the ON brand where the Swiss is one of the shareholders. Fonseca hasn’t had a meeting with the Swiss yet: “I’ve never had contact with Federer, I’ve already received a video, he sent me a video congratulating me after I won the US Junior Open, but nothing personal yet. I hope to meet him soon, it would be an honor , I’ll see if I won’t be shaking too (laughs)”.
