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João Fonseca Faces Chronic Back Injury ChallengeThe 19-year-old Brazilian withdrew from two ATP events due to a five-year-old stress fracture affecting his performance.
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- João Fonseca was born with a spinal issue and suffered a stress fracture in his lower back five years ago.
- Persistent pain forced him to skip the Brisbane and Adelaide ATP tournaments, costing him 125 ranking points.
- His back pain worsens during rotational movements and serves, key components of his playing style.
- Fonseca and his team aim for full recovery ahead of the 2026 Australian Open, the season’s first Grand Slam.
I was born with a problem in my back and sometimes it gets stiffer. I had a stress fracture five years ago, but it's something that will always be present in my body, so I have to deal with it.— João Fonseca explains his back issues and the decision to withdraw from the ATP 250 in Adelaide.
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