Alcaraz vs. Fonseca — first meeting
Carlos Alcaraz and Brazilian teen João Fonseca met for the first time at the Miami Open — a high‑profile clash after Fonseca's strong run that included pushing Jannik Sinner at Indian Wells. Highlights from their first encounter landed on the tournament reels today, spotlighting Alcaraz’s power against Fonseca’s creative shotmaking. (thestar.com.my) (youtube.com)
Carlos Alcaraz defeated João Fonseca 6‑4, 6‑4 in the Miami Open second round on March 21, 2026. (atptour.com) The match lasted 1 hour and 35 minutes, with Alcaraz winning 72 points to Fonseca’s 58. (tennistonic.com) Alcaraz served eight aces and won 80% of points behind his first serve (35/44), while Fonseca produced five aces and Alcaraz won 53% of points on his opponent’s second‑serve opportunities (10/19). (tennistonic.com) Alcaraz saved all three break points he faced and converted two of five break chances overall, while Fonseca went 0‑for‑3 on break‑point opportunities. (atptour.com) The win moved Alcaraz to 17–1 for the 2026 season and pushed his run since last year’s Miami loss to a 73–6 record. (atptour.com) Fonseca reached that showdown by beating Fabian Marozsan 6‑4, 3‑6, 6‑2 in a 1‑hour 50‑minute first‑round match in Miami, firing 12 aces and winning 75% (48/64) of points behind his first serve in that match. (atptour.com) Alcaraz is set to play Sebastian Korda in the third round; their head‑to‑head reads 4‑1 to Alcaraz and, according to the draw notes, they have not met previously on hard courts. (tennistonic.com)
