João Fonseca faces Carlos Alcaraz in an unprecedented performance at the Miami Invitational this Monday By Thiago Lemos
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João The unprecedented confrontation between the two athletes takes place at LoanDepot Park, Miami Marlins stadium, in Miami, in Estados Unidos.
The men’s singles match is scheduled for no earlier than 10:15 pm (Brasília time), corresponding to 8:15 pm Flórida local time. The transmission on Brasil will be carried out on the SporTV 3 channel, with real-time monitoring on GE.
The event is part of the pre-season for both players and does not count points towards the ATP rankings.
The evening’s program also includes a women’s duel and a mixed doubles match.
- Match times (from Brasília):
- 9pm: Amanda Anisimova x Jessica Pegula
- Next up: mixed doubles Anisimova/Fonseca x Pegula/Alcaraz
- Not before 10:15 pm: João Fonseca x Carlos Alcaraz
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Rapid rise of João Fonseca
João Fonseca ended 2025 in 24th position in the ATP rankings after climbing 121 places during the year. The Brazilian won the ATP 250 of Buenos Aires and the ATP 500 of Basileia, in addition to titles in Challengers.
The carioca participated in all Grand Slams in his full debut season on the main circuit. Fonseca resumed training at the end of November, preparing for 2026.
The tennis player adopted a new look by shaving his hair, fulfilling a promise made after his achievements.
Dominance of Alcaraz in the circuit
Carlos Alcaraz ended the season as leader of the ranking, ahead of Jannik Sinner. The Spaniard has won eight tournaments in 2025, including Roland Garros and US Open.
Alcaraz also triumphed in Rotterdam, Montecarlo, Roma, Queen’s, Cincinnati and Tóquio. The player highlighted Fonseca’s powerful serve and aggressive right hand as the Brazilian’s weapons.
Stadium adapted for tennis
LoanDepot Park hosts professional tennis event for the first time. The venue, with capacity for 37,442 people and a retractable roof, was converted into a central court.
The structure protects against hurricanes and belongs to the MLB franchise Miami Marlins. The organization expects a large Brazilian audience at the stadium.
The space was prepared specifically for the exhibition tournament.
Complete schedule for the night
The Miami Invitational begins with a clash between Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula, both in the top 10 of the WTA. Next, the mixed doubles match takes place in a 10-point tiebreak format.
The main duel ends the program. The men’s singles format follows best of three sets, with a possible match tiebreak in the third.
Preparation for the new season
Fonseca has trained at Fort Lauderdale in recent weeks. The Brazilian considers the confrontation an opportunity to measure strength against the top of the circuit.
Alcaraz praised Fonseca’s accelerated growth on tour. The Spaniard sees the young man as an established promise.
Both use the event as a transition to the 2026 calendar.
Exhibition Tournament Details
Miami Invitational is organized by Unified Events in partnership with Miami Marlins. The tournament brings together four elite athletes in a reduced format.
The court was set up in the center of the baseball field. The event promotes interaction between established and emerging players.
