Joao Fonseca won his first ATP title in Buenos Aires yesterday, confirming all the improvements that had been seen in recent months. Since December last year, the Brazilian ace has made a leap in quality from all points of view which is reflected in the results.

Brazilian 18-year-old Joao Fonseca defeated Argentine fifth seed Francisco Cerundolo 6-4, 7-6 (1) to win his first ATP Tour title at the IEB+ Argentina Open on Sunday in Buenos Aires.

Rising tennis star João Fonseca has finished what he called “an unbelievable week” with a straight sets victory over Francisco Cerúndolo in the final of the Argentina Open to claim his first tour-level title.