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Laver Cup
Fonseca meets Federer for the first time at Laver Cup
Action begins Friday in San Francisco
September 17, 2025
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images for Laver Cup
Joao Fonseca and Roger Federer pose for a photo in San Francisco on Tuesday ahead of the start of the Laver Cup. By ATP Staff
It is safe to say Joao Fonseca will never forget 16 September 2025.
Before the start of the Laver Cup, the #NextGenATP Brazilian star has already experienced a memorable moment. The 19-year-old met Roger Federer on Tuesday.
“My hands are sweating because I’m going to meet Roger,” Fonseca said in a Laver Cup video.
Milestone Moment 🤩#LaverCup | #JaoFonseca | @rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/yAI4fCTy38
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 16, 2025
Shortly thereafter, the 103-time tour-level titlist arrived to chat with the 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF champion.
“Finally! Nice to meet you, it’s a pleasure,” Federer said. “Congratulations on everything so far, yeah. Well done on a great career so far.”
“They told me like 10 minutes ago, ‘You’re going to meet Roger’,” Fonseca told Federer, showing the Swiss his sweaty palms.
The teen will turn his attention to helping Team World record the Laver Cup trophy this weekend. The action begins on Friday at Chase Center, home of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors.
