Djokovic Cheers on Fonseca in a Nail-Biting Davis Cup Win Over Tsitsipas
In a dramatic showdown, Brazil triumphed over Greece in Athens.
September 15, 2025
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Novak Djokovic’s front-row seat at the exhilarating Davis Cup match between Brazil’s Joao Fonseca and Greece.
By ATP Staff
It’s a rare sight to see the all-time leader in weeks at No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings watching from the stands, but that’s exactly what transpired on Sunday in Athens.
Accompanied by his son, Stefan, Novak Djokovic witnessed the intense Davis Cup clash where Brazil faced off against the home nation, Greece. The illustrious 100-time tour-level champion saw young star Joao Fonseca clinch an impressive victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Despite leading 5-3 in the final set and having a chance to serve for the match, an electrifying performance from Fonseca turned the tide, as he captured the last four games for a 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 win against the former World No. 3.
This was their inaugural Lexus ATP Head2Head encounter. Fonseca previously showcased his skills with a victory over Stefanos Sakellaridis by 7-5, 6-3, while Tsitsipas cruised past Thiago Seyboth Wild, finishing with a score of 6-2, 6-1.
Rafael Matos and Marcelo Melo set the stage for Fonseca’s momentous win by dominating Aristotelis Thanos and Petros Tsitsipas with a decisive 6-2, 6-2 scoreline.
Catch up on all the thrilling Davis Cup highlights from the week, including Czechia’s unforgettable triumph over the United States and Spain’s impressive comeback against Denmark.
