João Fonseca is confirmed for the ATP 500 in Tokyo; Alcaraz also competes in the tournament

By Thiago Lemos 2026-09-01 10:54 BRT2 min read

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João Fonseca secured his presence at the ATP 500 in Tokyo, Japan, marking his debut in this prestigious tournament. The Brazilian tennis player, who occupies 26th place in the world rankings, is part of the list of participants in the competition on hard courts, scheduled to start on September 30, 2026. He will face a highly demanding scenario, with the opportunity to measure his strengths against renowned athletes on the circuit, representing a significant leap in his career for an event of this size.

Among the most anticipated names, Carlos Alcaraz, the third best in the world, returns to Japan to seek a repeat of his victorious performance and defend the title he won in the previous edition. In addition to the Spaniard, the list includes other tennis players from the top 10, such as Ben Shelton, in 9th place, and Taylor Fritz, in 10th place. Athletes such as Frances Tiafoe, Rafael Jodar, Lorenzo Musetti, Brandon Nakashima, Jiri Lehecka and Casper Ruud complete the list, ensuring a high level of competition.

The event will be attended by nine athletes who are among the top 20 in the global ranking. Players such as Tommy Paul, Luciano Darderi and Valentin Vacherot are also among the highlights registered for the tournament, further raising the quality of the competition.

Não teremos o João no US Open este ano, mas a ON liberou um ensaio com o kit oficial que ele teria usado.

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— João Fonseca Updates (@fonsecaupdates) August 26, 2026

João Fonseca makes his first appearance in the Asian tour

Entering the Tokyo tournament will represent João Fonseca’s debut in an event played on the Asian circuit. The Brazilian tennis player is positioned as the 13th best-ranked athlete among those registered. The list continues with names such as Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Alejandro Tabilo, Ugo Humbert, Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Arthur Fery, Alexander Blockx, Matteo Arnaldi and Zizou Bergs.

Denis Shapovalov and Holger Rune were confirmed in the championship, using the protected ranking modality. Daniel Mérida, who occupies 39th position in the world rankings, is first on the waiting list for the event.