The Rocket Joao Fonseca - The Tornado Corentin Moutet | UTS Rio presented by XP 2026

Joao Fonseca overcame Corentin Moutet in the match for seventh place at UTS Rio presented by XP. The Brazilian, eliminated the previous day by Nick Kyrgios, bounced back against the Frenchman (16-14, 13-20, 16-14, 19-10). In a roaring arena gathered to celebrate their Brazilian star, Joao Fonseca wanted to leave Rio on a high note. Job done. Facing an opponent who had lost both of his matches in the "Melee" phase and walked onto the court wearing a Flamengo jersey, Fonseca snatched the first quarter while still searching for his best rhythm. Moutet loosened up in the second quarter, surprising both his opponent and the crowd, who kept booing anyone playing against a Brazilian. After dropping that quarter, Fonseca treated the crowd to his trademark powerhouse forehands that have earned him his nickname "The Rocket." Crucially, he claimed the last two quarters and his final match of the tournament to secure seventh place (with Moutet finishing 8th). ABOUT UTS TOUR UTS Tour is the fast, fan-first tennis format: fast-paced matches decided by the clock, a 15-second shot clock between points, a single serve instead of two, and a crowd that's finally allowed to make noise – no more silence between points. Key rules: • 45-minute matches, won on the clock, not the score • 15-second shot clock between every point • One serve only, no second serve • One 45-second coaching timeout per match • Crowd free to cheer, move and make noise throughout – DJ included UTS Rio presented by XP is the tour's first-ever stop in South America, staged at the Maracanãzinho right next to Rio de Janeiro's legendary Maracanã stadium: 3 days, 13 matches, July 16-18, 2026. The 8-player field features Nick Kyrgios, Francisco Cerúndolo, Brandon Nakashima, Cameron Norrie, Brazilian sensation João Fonseca and rising junior Guto Miguel, playing in front of his home crowd. Subscribe for full match highlights from every UTS Rio showdown and other videos such as legendary program All on the Table. #UTS #UTSRiobyXP #Tennis