Fonseca explains the differences between Sinner and Alcaraz

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One of the great desires of Joao Fonseca at the beginning of this season was to face Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, aiming to clarify where his tennis stands compared to the best, and to gain useful insights for the future in his goal of reaching his medium-term level. In a press conference at Miami Open 2026, he reflected on what he had learned and the contrasts between the Italian and Spanish players.

To reach the pinnacle of world tennis, many things are needed, but one non-negotiable aspect is the analytical ability to understand the game of rivals and the skill to apply the conclusions drawn from direct matches to your own tennis in order to improve. Joao Fonseca is clear about where he wants to go in the tennis world, he has more than enough arguments to achieve it, but also a challenging path filled with obstacles ahead. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz serve as examples for him, and after losing to the Spaniard at the Miami Open 2026, he made some very interesting statements.

Fonseca believes Sinner is a perfect robot and that Alcaraz has all the shots: "It's difficult to understand his tennis"

"Facing both of them has helped me understand the different playing styles they have. I think Alcaraz has a wider range of shots. Jannik is like a robot, simply hitting the ball hard and doing everything perfectly. On the other hand, Carlos can do absolutely everything on the court. Lifting the ball, hitting it very hard, coming to the net, changing the pace... His mobility is spectacular, and understanding his tennis is difficult," explained the Brazilian.

Referring more to what happened in his match at Miami Open 2026 against Carlos Alcaraz, the 19-year-old Brazilian explained what occurred. "As the match progressed, I felt he was getting more comfortable and finding his rhythm on the court. At the beginning, he played with some pressure on his shoulders, but getting an early break in each set made him raise his level. I came out onto the court convinced that I could win after what happened with Sinner in Indian Wells, but I didn't capitalize on the opportunities, and he played a great match. He is the number 1. I need to reflect on my mistakes and learn from them," Joao stated.

"The great difficulty of facing Alcaraz is not knowing what he will do because he has every shot in his arsenal. You need to play perfect tennis, and I missed the opportunities I had. I believe that's what made the difference," declared Joao Fonseca, who may leave the Miami Open 2026 satisfied with the experience gained and with clear aspects to continue working on in order to someday reach the level that Carlos Alcaraz currently displays.

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