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Alcaraz, Raducanu Headline Miami Invitational, First Tennis at Marlins’ Ballpark on Dec. 8

Organizers pitch the two-match exhibition as a showcase for South Florida's multipurpose venue.

Overview

  • The Dec. 8 program at loanDepot Park features Amanda Anisimova vs. Emma Raducanu followed by Carlos Alcaraz vs. João Fonseca in their first meeting, with a 10-point tiebreak used if a third set is needed.
  • Unified Events is partnering with the Marlins for the one-night event, which is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET, according to the announcement.
  • Organizers say presale access opens Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET via registration at Marlins.com/MiamiInvitational, with public tickets available Oct. 3 on Tickets.com.
  • A related exhibition is slated for Dec. 7 at Newark’s Prudential Center, with Alcaraz set to face Frances Tiafoe and Raducanu to play Anisimova.
  • Marlins executives and event promoters describe the showcase as a way to grow tennis and raise South Florida’s profile, as the stadium broadens its event slate.