Joao Fonseca opens up about Carlos Alcaraz ahead of their Miami Invitational clash

The long-awaited showdown between world number one Carlos Alcaraz and Joao Fonseca is finally set to happen, with the match scheduled for later this year.

The two players will meet at the Miami Invitational, an exhibition event held in December. The announcement has already generated plenty of anticipation among fans eager to see how the young Brazilian fares against one of the game’s top players.

Many expected their first meeting to come earlier in the year during day three of the Laver Cup. However, Fonseca wasn’t selected by captain Andre Agassi to play for Team World on what turned out to be their championship-winning day.

Looking ahead to their first clash in Miami, the 19-year-old shared his thoughts on how he thinks the match will play out and offered some insight into what Alcaraz is like away from the spotlight.

Joao Fonseca shares thoughts on Carlos Alcaraz ahead of their first matchup

Fonseca told Brazilian outlet ‘Estadao’: “Having the opportunity to gain experience from these great players is the main thing for me.

“Even in a short conversation, we can have a great exchange. It will be a day with lots of lessons, really cool, especially with a guy like him, with whom I’ve always had a good relationship.”

“Whenever we cross paths, we greet each other and chat a little; he’s a really great guy. He encourages us a lot to believe and stay motivated to become better players.