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Joao Fonseca v. Tristan Schoolkate: Match Preview

As far as career tracks go, Fonseca is on the express, while Schoolkate is has ridden the local.

The Brazilian is just 18, but he’s already in the Top 50, has won a title, has a 15-11 record this season, travels the main tour and is expected to rapidly rise to greater heights. In baseball terms, he’s in The Show, and may be the rookie of the year.

Schoolkate is a 24-year-old Australian who spends the bulk of his time on the ATP Challenger Tour and in qualifying draws. He’s been around the world and back again this year, playing smaller events from Pune, India to Cary, North Carolina. He’s never won an ATP title, or cracked the Top 100. But he’s close—No. 103 as of today. Schoolkate’s main claim to fame may be taking a set from Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open. It was one of only two that the Italian dropped in the tournament.

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Toronto will be Schoolkate's fourth tournament since Wimbledon. The Australian briefly returned to grass earlier this month in Newport.

Toronto will be Schoolkate's fourth tournament since Wimbledon. The Australian briefly returned to grass earlier this month in Newport.

Fonseca and Schoolkate play the modern baseline game that we know so well: Good flat and kick serves; controlling topspin forehands; two-handed backhands; a desire and ability to punish short balls. Fonseca’s forehand is his biggest weapon, while Schoolkate’s backhand, which he can rifle down the line, is often the shot to watch from him.

The two have never met, but judging by their similar game styles, it could be competitive. I’ll take the guy on the fast track. Winner: Fonseca

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