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Alcaraz vs. Fonseca Set for First Meeting at Miami Invitational Tonight

The exhibition offers the rising Brazilian a preseason gauge against the world No. 1.

Overview

  • First ball is scheduled for around 22:15 (Brasília time) at Miami's LoanDepot Park, with broadcasts on sportv/sportv3 and ge tv/getv.
  • This is their first career meeting and an exhibition match that does not award ATP ranking points.
  • Carlos Alcaraz comes in as ATP world No. 1 and a multiple Grand Slam winner, with analysts noting his broader tactical variety.
  • João Fonseca’s 2024 breakthrough featured titles in Buenos Aires (ATP 250) and Basel (ATP 500), propelling a 121-spot rise to finish No. 24.
  • Fonseca uses the event as preseason preparation before ATP 250 stops in Brisbane and Adelaide ahead of the Australian Open.