Joao Fonseca ruined the hopes of an all-British second-round match in Indian Wells as he stormed back to beat Jacob Fearnley in the first round. The teenage sensation raced through the first set before he was taken into a decider, where he trailed by a break early on.
But Fonseca recovered, winning the last five games to seal a 6-2 1-6 6-3 victory. The wildcard spoiled the British party in the Californian desert, denying Fearnley a first professional meeting with Jack Draper, who awaits in round two.
Fonseca received a wildcard into Indian Wells and got off to a good start on his debut, breaking immediately and taking the first set after 32 minutes. But the momentum quickly started to turn, and British No. 3 Fearnley broke twice in the second set to force a decider.
The 23-year-old looked to be on his way to an all-British meeting with Draper, with whom he has a good relationship. Leading 3-2 30-0, Fearnley suddenly lost control of the match as Fonseca dug his way back in, getting back on serve.
The Brazilian kept on rolling, breaking again before he served out the victory in just over two hours.
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