Watch João Fonseca and Rafael Matos Take on Mahut and Herbert Live at the ATP Basel Event
João Fonseca, the top-ranked Brazilian tennis player, will participate in both singles and doubles at the ATP 500 event in Basel. He teams up with fellow Brazilian Rafael Matos in the doubles competition, where they will face the French duo Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert. This match is scheduled for Monday, October 20, at approximately 8:30 AM (Brasília time).
How to Watch the ATP Basel Doubles Match
The doubles match featuring João Fonseca and Rafael Matos will be broadcast live in Brazil on Disney+ Premium. This subscription plan is priced at R$ 66.90 per month. It offers access to all ESPN channels, exclusive tournaments, and over 500 sporting events monthly, along with a vast array of movies and series.
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João Fonseca’s Singles Match Overview
In the singles tournament, Fonseca will compete against French player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, the current champion of this event. Their match is set for Tuesday, October 21, though the exact time will be announced later. This will mark the first encounter between Fonseca, 19, currently ranked 45th in the ATP, and 22-year-old Perricard, who holds the 37th position.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s Career Highlights
- Perricard is 2.03 meters tall and is experiencing the best form of his career.
- He achieved his highest ATP ranking at 29th in February 2024.
- Perricard won his first ATP 500 title in Basel in 2024.
- He holds the record for the fastest serve in Wimbledon history at 246 km/h, set in 2025.
Fonseca recently faced a tough loss in the ATP 250 event in Brussels against Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp. Although he led in one set, his inconsistency with the serve ultimately led to his elimination.
Potential Future Matches for João Fonseca
If Fonseca overcomes Perricard, he may face either Czech player Jakub Menser, currently 19th in the ATP rankings, or Swiss player Henry Bernet, the reigning junior champion at the Australian Open. This potential showdown could be crucial for Fonseca’s progress in the tournament.
