Brazil scored a notable victory over Greece in the Davis Cup World Group I at O.A.K.A. – Spyros Louis – Stadio 2020. Joao Fonseca notched two singles victories for his country and send his team over the top.
In the fourth rubber, Joao bested Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 in two hours and seven minutes to seal the deal for his country and start a massive celebration with his teammates.
It was a very tight clash, with Stefanos taking two points more. However, the young gun provided three breaks, two in the decider at 3-5 for an emotional victory.
João Fonseca hits a stunning drop shot against Tsitsipas during the Brazil vs Greece Davis Cup match in Athens.
João puts his finger to his ear & the Greek crowd boos. 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/1IxWzBEalc
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 14, 2025
Fonseca had the upper hand in the opening set after an early break. Tsitsipas netted a backhand in the first game and got broken at 15. The home player denied a break point in the third game of the match with a forehand winner.
Meanwhile, Joao provided five comfortable holds and wrapped up the first part of the duel with a service winner at 5-4 after 34 minutes. The home player denied a break point in the third game of the second set with a forced error.
Joao Fonseca, Davis Cup 2025© Stream screenshot
It gave him a boost and led him toward a break at 15 in game six after a lucky net cord. Stefanos wrapped up the set with a hold at 5-3, introducing a decider and gaining a boost.
They served well early in the final set before Tsitsipas provided a break at 15 at 2-2 for the advantage. The home player secured two holds at love and looked good to seal the deal at 5-3.
Tsitsipas served for the win at 5-4 and missed a routine forehand to suffer a break and lose ground. Fonseca clinched the 11th game after deuces and moved in front, keeping the pressure on the other side.
Stefanos served to stay in the match at 5-6 and got broken for the second straight time after a forced error, suffering a painful defeat and sending Brazil over the top.
