Joao Fonseca vs Jenson Brooksby Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Fonseca to reach Wimbledon third round

If you've got a ground pass for Wednesday, make sure you immediately head to Court 12, because this could be one of the most entertaining matches of the day. We all know Fonseca is a future slam champion and already one of the most talented shotmakers on tour, but don't sleep on Brooksby, was was at a career-high ranking of No. 33 in 2022 before being forced off the tour. The American, who has a very unorthodox and unique style, returned to the tour this season and has already made two ATP finals, winning the Houston title on clay and making the final of Eastbourne last week.

I believe Brooksby has the style to trouble Fonseca, who won't have faced too many similar players on tour before, especially on grass. However, the 18-year-old is the superior player and has already demonstrated an ability to problem solve and outlast opponents in Grand Slams. I'm backing Over 36.5 total games, with Fonseca prevailing as Brooksby takes at least one set.

This will be the first career meeting between the pair.

Fonseca comes into this clash with a 14-10 record on the season and edging closer to a top 50 debut, which he will achieve if he wins this match.

The 18-year-old launched 2025 with a bang, qualifying for his maiden Grand Slam at the Australian Open and stunning then top 10 player Andrey Rublev in straight sets.

After winning his first ATP title in Buenos Aires, Fonseca again made an impact at Roland Garros, this time demolishing former top 10 player Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets to make the third round before going down to Jack Draper.

Fonseca warmed up for Wimbledon by taking a set off eventual champion Taylor Fritz at Eastbourne and won his first match at The Championships by toppling home hope Jacob Fearnley 6-4, 6-1, 7-6(5) on Monday.

The Brazilian struck 31 winners, including 13 aces, and recovered from 2-5 down in the third set tiebreak to complete his third consecutive straight sets victory in Round 1 of slams.

Brooksby heads into this contest with a 13-7 record on the season, quickly rising back to the brink of the top 100 coming into this tournament.

On current form, it's only a matter of time before Brooksby returns to the top 50 and eclipses his previous career-high ranking of No. 33. If he keeps this current trajectory, it could come during the North American hardcourt summer.

The 24-year-old caused one of the biggest upsets of the year when he won the Houston title on clay at massive odds, while he backed it up by reaching the Eastbourne final last week, beating Ugo Humbert before going down to Fritz.

Dealt an extremely tough opening round draw at Wimbledon, Brooksby delivered a grass masterclass, conquering Tallon Griekspoor 6-2 7-5 6-3.

Brooksby is 4-2 in the second round of Grand Slams and will be looking to reach the Wimbledon third round for the second time after initially doing so in 2022.