The match between João Fonseca and Taylor Fritz, part of the ATP250 Eastbourne tournament, was suspended on Wednesday (25th) with both players tied at one set each. Fritz secured the first set 6-3, while João made a strong comeback to win the second set by a narrow margin of 7-6 (7-5).
The match will resume on Thursday (26th). The tournament organizers made the decision to suspend play due to a ban on artificial lighting for grass court matches. Additionally, with the presence of dew, there were concerns about moisture on the court surface, which could lead to accidents.
The continuation of the match is scheduled to be the first of the day around 7 AM (Brasilia time), with coverage provided in Brazil by ESPN.
In the earlier stages of the tournament, the American Fritz, recognized as the world’s top server according to the ATP, demonstrated his strengths in the initial set. In contrast, João, also known for his strong service skills, put up a tough fight in the second set, ultimately triumphing in the tiebreak.
The winner of this thrilling encounter will go on to face fellow American Marcos Giron, currently ranked 46th, in the quarter-finals. João comes into this competition with a notable achievement, having secured his first victory on grass at the ATP Eastbourne event, successfully overcoming Belgian Zizou Bergs in a comeback match.
With exciting prospects ahead, the tournament continues to showcase remarkable talent, and fans eagerly await the resumption of this closely contested match.