Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated João Fonseca 7-5, 2-6, 10-8 in a Monday night exhibition at Miami’s loanDepot Park, the venue’s first-ever tennis event.
- Alcaraz and Jessica Pegula won a mixed-doubles tiebreak against Amanda Anisimova and Fonseca, after Anisimova beat Pegula 6-2, 7-5 in singles.
- The crowd included Inter Miami’s Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, underscoring the showcase feel of the off-season event.
- The Miami stop followed Sunday’s exhibition in Newark, where Alcaraz fell to Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 3-6, 10-7 after earlier pairing with Pegula to win a mixed tiebreak 10-8.
- Alcaraz said he is enjoying the exhibitions for their energy and novelty, emphasizing entertainment over results as he returns to on-court action.