Brazilian young Joao Fonseca launched his French Open campaign with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Hurkacz in front of a crowd in court seven and attributed great support to the popularity of the compatriot and former champion Gustavo Kuerten.

All three of the former -Bota number one QuirtenGrand Slam triumphs came to French Open (1997, 2000 and 2001), and 18-year-old Fundraiser He said he had made the tournament the most popular with Brazilian tennis fans.

“I knew there would be a lot of Brazilians here in Paris, many Brazilians living here, and they come a lot,” FONSECA told reporters after His victory over 30’s seeds Hurkacz on Tuesday.

“I think because of Kuerten, because of the tradition, there are many Brazilians.”

One of the growing stars of the men’s tour, the FONSECA rocked the ninth seed Andrey Rublev In his big debut of the big draw in Australian Open in January and became the youngest Brazilian to win an ATP tour in Argentina open next month.

Fonseca said he wanted to focus on improving it instead of increasing pressure brought about by increasing expectations.

“Sometimes the pressure will come. Normally normal. You have to deal with,” he added.

The phonese may not enjoy the same level of support in the next round on Thursday while facing the French Pierre-Hugues Herbert.