Fonseca’s Superstitious Opponent Yet to Win an ATP Final
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, a 26-year-old Spanish tennis player, will face João Fonseca in the final of the ATP 500 tournament in Basel, Switzerland. The match is scheduled for today at 11:30 AM (Brasília time). Currently ranked 18th in the world, Fokina is striving for his first ATP title.
Fokina’s Journey to the Final
Fokina has a notable history in ATP finals. He has reached the final stage of four ATP tournaments but has yet to claim a victory, finishing as the runner-up each time. His previous final appearances include:
- Monte Carlo 2022
- Washington 2025
- Acapulco 2025
- Delray Beach 2025
In two of these finals, he held match points but could not convert them into wins. Fokina’s superstitious side is reflected in his unique practice of wearing mismatched socks during matches.
Recent Matches and Performance
As the eighth seed in Basel, Fokina has shown impressive form leading up to the final. Notably, he won his last two matches by walkover. In the semifinals, his opponent, Ugo Humbert, retired in the second set, when the score was 1-0 in sets and 3-1 in the set for Fokina.
With his eyes set on his first title, Fokina’s match against Fonseca promises to be an exciting encounter in Switzerland.
