# @thegistusa on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DE2nfsez6TV
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/26115827-thegistusa-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-01-15T16:44:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The GIST USA (@thegistusa) — https://gondola.cc/thegistusa

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And he's only 18 years old. 🤯⁣
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Brazil's João Fonseca made a splashy debut at his first Australian Open, upsetting No. 9 seed Andrey Rublev in the first round and becoming the second teenager in the last 50 years to beat a top-10 opponent in their Grand Slam debut. 🔥⁣
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The Brazilian is currently ranked 112th and had to win three qualifiers just to make the Australian Open main draw. The victory extends Fonseca's winning streak to 14 matches, with the last nine coming in straight sets. 💪⁣
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Hitting serves at up to 133 mph, Fonseca delivered 14 aces and had just one double-fault while saving five of the six break points he faced.  His impressive forehand clocked in at 112 mph, the fastest so far in Melbourne. 🎾⁣
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“I just enjoyed every moment in this court, this amazing court,” he continued. “My first time playing in a huuuuge stadium," said Fonseca. 👏⁣
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Next up, he faces 55th-ranked Italian Lorenzo Sonego tonight at 11 PM ET. GISTers, will he extend his streak to 15 wins? 👀#thegist 👀⁣
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(c/o yahoosports thescore)⁣
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#mensports #tennis⁣

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The GIST USA | @thegistusa | https://gondola.cc/thegistusa | Sports Media Outlet |

## Tags

mensports, tennis, thegist

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