Endless queues outside Melbourne Park's 1573 Arena on a sunny Thursday afternoon gave casual fans the impression that a Grand Slam champion was in action, but a quick peek inside revealed the carnival atmosphere and explained the interest.

Brazilian teen Joao Fonseca was one of the first surprises of the 2025 Australian Open, after he defeated ninth seed Andrey Rublev. Check out all you need to know about this young talent.

Fonseca has long looked like a star-in-waiting. Under pressure in his first Grand Slam set, he delivered beyond those lofty expectations