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Jacob Fearnley vs Joao Fonseca Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Fonseca to edge out Fearnley in Wimbledon opener
In a Wimbledon first-round clash, Jacob Fearnley faces Joao Fonseca on Court 1. Fonseca, quickly rising in the tennis rankings, is favored despite Fearnley's home-court advantage and recent form on grass. Fonseca holds a 2-0 head-to-head lead, including a win in Indian Wells. Fearnley has been robust in Grand Slam performances, while Fonseca's form has seen slight fluctuations. The match offers exciting prospects with a prediction of Fonseca's victory in over 18.5 games, resembling a lengthy and captivating spectacle.
- Jacob Fearnley vs Joao Fonseca predictions for Monday's Wimbledon R1
- Fonseca has won both previous meetings between the pair this year
- Fonseca backed to win big battle on Court 1
- The match is scheduled to start around 12.00am AEST on Tuesday July 1
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Joao Fonseca (Photo by Getty Images)
Jacob Fearnley vs Joao Fonseca Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
Court 1 provides the backdrop for a fascinating Wimbledon first round clash as Great Britain's Jacob Fearnley comes up against rising teenage sensation Joao Fonseca.
- Jacob Fearnley vs Joao Fonseca Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
- Head To Head
- Jacob Fearnley Form
- Joao Fonseca Form
- Live Stream
It's seemingly only a matter of time before Fonseca starts consistently challenging for Grand Slam titles, with the 18-year-old already making a huge impact in his first two major main draws in 2025, beating Andrey Rublev and Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets. The Brazilian will be making his Wimbledon debut here and will have to also combat the home crowd against a familiar foe.
Fearnley has also enjoyed a superb rise to around the top 50 over the last couple of years and made headlines last year when he took a set off Novak Djokovic as a wildcard ranked No. 277. The Scot took a set off Fonseca in their most-recent meeting and has far more experience on grass than his younger opponent. I think this will be big battle, but Fonseca is a special talent and I've got to lean with the 18-year-old to find a way here.
Head To Head
Fonseca leads 2-0, with both meetings coming this season. The Brazilian was a 6-3 6-3 winner at the Canberra Challenger to begin 2025 before prevailing 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the opening round of Indian Wells.
Jacob Fearnley Form
Fearnley has put together a 14-12 record in his first full year on the main tour, rising to a career-high ranking of No. 49.
The 23-year-old has stepped up at the slams in his short career, making the third round at both the Australian Open and Roland Garros, falling to Alexander Zverev and Cameron Norrie respectively.
Having also won a round and took a set off Djokovic in his Wimbledon debut last season, it's clear Fearnley relishes the big occasions.
The Scot has compiled an okay grass swing, losing in the opening round of Stuttgart before a run to the quarter-finals of Queen's Club and second round finish at Eastbourne.
Joao Fonseca Form
Fonseca has registered a 13-10 record at tour-level this season, but his form has dipped from his brilliant start to the season.
The 18-year-old kept his momentum going from the Next Gen ATP Finals at the end of 2024 by winning the Canberra Challenger and qualifying for the Australian Open, where he demolished Andrey Rublev - who was top 10 at the time - in the opening round.
Fonseca went on to win his maiden ATP title in Buenos Aires and second Challenger in Phoenix before making the third round of Miami. However, the Brazilian took a break after that tournament and has lost six of his last 10 matches coming into this clash.
After an opening round loss in Stuttgart, Fonseca made the second round at Eastbourne, going down in three sets to eventual champion Taylor Fritz.
Live Stream
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Verdict
Can't see this being a straightforward match, so Fonseca winning Over 18.5 total games is the main bet for this clash, with smaller stakes on the Brazilian prevailing in a lengthy affair.
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