Alcaraz Edges João Fonseca in First Meeting, Winning Miami Exhibition in Super Tiebreak

Overview

• World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated Brazil’s João Fonseca 7-5, 2-6, 10-8 in a deciding super tiebreak at the Miami Invitational exhibition.
• The preseason showcase at LoanDepot Park marked their first career meeting and drew 14,100 spectators with a strong Brazilian presence.
• The program also featured mixed doubles, where Alcaraz partnered Jessica Pegula to a win over Fonseca and Amanda Anisimova.
• Alcaraz praised Fonseca’s power, serve and forehand, while pointing to mobility as a key area for improvement.
• Fonseca, 19, ends a breakout year with ATP titles in Buenos Aires and Basel, a rise to No. 24, major social growth reported by Nexus, and a confirmed MGM Slam appearance on March 1, 2026 in Las Vegas before opening 2026 in Brisbane and Adelaide.