Joao Fonseca def. Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 — Monte-Carlo Masters 2026 R32

Match recap

Joao Fonseca defeated Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 in the R32 of the Monte-Carlo Masters 2026.

The decider hinged on a single break: Fonseca broke to lead in game 8 of the third and served it out from there. The margin all afternoon was on return — he converted 3 of 7 break points (43%) while Rinderknech cashed just 2 of 12 (17%), squandering eight chances in set two. Fonseca saved 10 of 12 break points himself. He's now 2-0 in the H2H and draws Berrettini next.

Match stats

Joao Fonseca: 3 aces, 25 winners, 68% first serves, 3 double faults, 3/7 break points. Arthur Rinderknech: 5 aces, 32 winners, 58% first serves, 3 double faults, 2/12 break points.

Profiles: Joao Fonseca · Arthur Rinderknech — Monte-Carlo Masters 2026

Head-to-head

Joao Fonseca and Arthur Rinderknech have met 2 times, with Joao Fonseca leading the head-to-head 2–0.

• Bavarian International Tennis Championships 2026 R16 — Joao Fonseca won 6-3, 6-2