Brazil’s rising tennis star, Joao Fonseca, claimed the Argentina Open title with a 6-4, 7-6(1) victory over Francisco Cerúndolo on his home soil.

At just 18 years old, Fonseca became the youngest Brazilian to win an ATP tournament and the fourth-youngest male player since 2000 to secure an ATP singles title.

Speaking after his triumph, he expressed his emotions: “It is a dream. I work every day for these moments. Playing a final away from home, in Argentina, is difficult.”

He further added he dreams of being the number one  “It’s very special, and I’ve taken another step forward in my career. I’m closer to my dream of becoming world number one.”

Fonseca made a name for himself in late 2024 when he won the Next Gen ATP Finals.

Earlier this year, he competed in the Australian Open, where he stunned ninth seed Andrey Rublev in the first round before being eliminated by Lorenzo Sonego in the next round.

The 2006 born  is set to rise to No. 68 in the world rankings before the end of the week.