Carlos Alcaraz and Joao Fonseca are turning an exhibition encounter into a global storyline!
Just weeks after their Miami clash, the two young stars have officially confirmed another high-profile duel in Brazil.
After Florida, they will now share the court in Sao Paulo on December 12, 2026. World no. 1 and the rising star will lock horns at the iconic Allianz Parque in front of the packed crowd.
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The announcement was accompanied by a striking promotional poster that portrays both players in dynamic action. It underscores the event's status as a major tennis spectacle when the official season ends.
Like in Miami, Carlos and Joao will blend elite competition with entertainment, bringing excitement and passion into stadium-scale events. A couple of weeks ago, two stars battled for an hour and a half, with the Spaniard prevailing 7-5, 2-6, 10-8.
World no. 1 narrowly edged a teenager, overcoming a 5-0 deficit in the match tie break and sealing the deal in style. They connected with fans and provided thrilling shot-making and fearlessness that have fueled their rapid rise.
Both players enjoyed every moment of their clash and wished to repeat that in 2026.Before their Sao Paulo clash, we should see their first official encounters, likely on the biggest stages.
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Carlos embraced a brilliant run in 2025, lifting eight titles from 11 finals and adding two Majors to his growing CV. The 22-year-old fended off Jannik Sinner's attack and secured his second year-end no. 1 honor, the first in three years.
On the other hand, Fonseca kicked off the season with the Challenger title and closed it in the top-25, with two ATP trophies by his name. The young Brazilian will try to use that experience and attack a spot in the top-10.
At the end of the year, he will face world no. 1 again in front of his partisan crowd. Sao Paulo will offer the sequel, as tennis continues to embrace moments when the future meets the present under stadium lights.
