Excitement is building as João Fonseca and Carlos Alcaraz prepare to clash once again on December 12, 2026, at the iconic Allianz Parque in São Paulo. This eagerly anticipated event follows their recent thrilling exhibition match in Miami, where both players showcased their exceptional skills and competitive spirit.
Thrilling Miami Encounter
The Miami exhibition at LoanDepot Park saw Alcaraz emerge victorious in a nail-biting contest against Fonseca. The match concluded with Alcaraz winning 7-5, 2-6, 10-8, after an incredible comeback from a 5-0 deficit in the match tie-break. This encounter highlighted the intense rivalry and immense potential of these two rising stars in the tennis world.
Invitation to São Paulo
Following the Miami match, Fonseca took to Instagram to invite Alcaraz for a rematch in Brazil. He enthusiastically posted, “Rematch in São Paulo, @carlitosalcarazz? 👀🔥 It will be a pleasure to welcome you in Brazil, Carlitos! 🇧🇷🤝🏻🇪🇸 See you at Allianz Parque on December 12, 2026, for the @SaoPauloSuperMatch.”
Future of Tennis
The upcoming exhibition in São Paulo is expected to attract significant attention, as both players are seen as the future of tennis. Alcaraz, already a Grand Slam champion, continues to establish himself as one of the sport’s most exciting talents. Meanwhile, Fonseca is rapidly emerging as Brazil’s most promising player, eager to showcase his skills on home soil.
This match promises to be another electrifying showdown, offering Brazilian fans a chance to witness two of tennis’s most dynamic young athletes compete on the same stage.
Carlos Alcaraz’s Stellar 2025
Currently holding the No. 1 ranking, Carlos Alcaraz concluded his 2025 season with a narrow defeat to world No. 2 Jannik Sinner, with scores of 7-6(4), 7-5 in the Nitto ATP Finals. Alcaraz’s 2025 record is impressive, boasting a 71-9 win-loss tally and securing eight titles, including triumphs in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, the French Open, London, Cincinnati, the U.S. Open, and Tokyo. He also reached the finals in Barcelona, Wimbledon, and the Nitto ATP Finals.
João Fonseca’s Breakthrough Year
Ranked world No. 24, João Fonseca ended his 2025 season with a match against world No. 18 Karen Khachanov, losing 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in the second round in Paris. Fonseca’s 2025 season was marked by a 39-17 record, capturing four titles at the Canberra Challenger, Buenos Aires, the Phoenix Challenger, and Basel.
As of now, Carlos Alcaraz and João Fonseca have yet to meet in an official ATP match, adding an extra layer of anticipation to their upcoming exhibition in São Paulo.