Last week, many laughed at the Brazilian's chances against Sinner. Perhaps, today, many fear Joao more. These are the keys.
Carlos Alcaraz
Joao Fonseca vs Carlos Alcaraz. Tomorrow, madness will take over the Miami Open 2026, with an eagerly anticipated second round that promises to deliver an authentic showdown. It wasn't clear: the Brazilian had to overcome a tough challenge, like that of Fabian Marozsan, a formidable opponent; however, Joao's top form in recent tournaments tipped the scale in a third set where he showcased his array of shots, always driven by an enthusiastic Brazilian crowd (6-4, 3-6, 6-2). Therefore, the Rio native will face Carlitos in the second round, marking the beginning of a rivalry that anticipates many more chapters. Excited?
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fonseca muestra carácter y se cita con Alcaraz en Miami: habemus partidazo
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Casper Ruud arrives at the Miami Masters 1000 eager to build confidence for the clay court season, his great specialty. Furthermore, this tournament is very special to him, as it marked the beginning of a historic year in his career. "I reached the final here in 2022. That's a great memory since it was my first big final in a Masters 1000. It gave me confidence for the clay season, and in fact, probably 2022 was the best year of my career. It all started in Miami, so hopefully, this year I can do the same," he stated in an interview with Tennis TV.
Moreover, he talked about his new role as a father and the tough loss against Carlos Alcaraz in Indian Wells. "There are very nice off-court things happening to me, but that has also led me to invest extra hours that would have been for training at another time. In Indian Wells, I played well in many matches, and in the second set against Alcaraz, but against him, you know that if you don't play to the line, he will arrive and punish you back. It was a tough match for me, but I hope to play well again in Miami."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ruud recuerda su dura derrota ante Alcaraz en Indian Wells
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The Murcian will face the Brazilian in the most exciting second-round match at the Miami Open. Find out the date, TV coverage, and everything you need to know about a real blockbuster.
Alexander Bublik breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Carlos Alcaraz complain that everyone turns into Roger Federer when playing against him, as revealed in an interview with Tennis TV before the Miami Open. "I'm glad to know it's not just me they play well against. I was the only one who said it openly, and then I saw that Carlos also said it, so I'm happy that more players are expressing what they feel. Carlos saying that made me feel a bit better," he stated.
Furthermore, he also talked about his unpredictable game and the impact it has on his opponents. "Regarding hitting with the handle of the racket, I don't think it's a big deal, anyone can do it. I just find it fun to do. If it causes something other than laughter to the opponent, they should go see a therapist. Being unpredictable can unsettle my opponents, but not that specific shot."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Bublik desvela qué declaraciones de Alcaraz le han dado paz mental
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According to reports from the Miami Open, Carlos Alcaraz will make his debut on Friday at the Miami Masters 1000 evening session, pending confirmation. This is because there is a possibility that his opponent will be Joao Fonseca, should the Brazilian defeat Fabian Marozsan on Thursday in the first round. If this happens, they will face each other for the first time in the evening session, expected to be a full house. Aryna Sabalenka will debut on Friday in the day session, and Jannik Sinner will do the same on Saturday, also during the day.
From @MiamiOpen Media
— TennisONE App (@TennisONEApp) March 19, 2026
The No. 1 players in the world are both expected to play Friday, with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka due to play during the day and ATP top seed Carlos Alcaraz at night.
Jannik Sinner’s 2026 Miami debut is expected during the day session Saturday.…
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz debutará en Miami en la sesión de noche del viernes... con Fonseca en el horizonte
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A promise is a promise. Carlos Alcaraz now proudly displays his new tattoo after winning the Australian Open 2026, following the tradition he established of immortalizing each Grand Slam on his skin. During his first training session at the Miami Open, a very special design could be seen on his left leg, which appears to be a kangaroo holding the trophy won in Melbourne, with the outline of Australia in the background. The Spaniard had already mentioned his idea after lifting the title: "It will be a small kangaroo," he commented then. This new tattoo adds to those already present on his body, such as the strawberry from Wimbledon, the Eiffel Tower from Roland Garros, and the Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty from the US Open.
🦘+🏆🇦🇺
— Alcaraz Updates🐝 (@alcarazzupdates) March 17, 2026
New tattoo looks like a kangaroo with the Australian Open trophy 🤔 pic.com/nwjp8j8P0K
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Carlos Alcaraz is already in Miami... and someone who wasted no time in arriving as well is the outstanding Jannik Sinner, still basking in the glory of his recent title win in Indian Wells. It didn't take long for us to witness their first interaction in Florida, a very lively embrace on the Central Court that also included the congratulations from the Murcian for Jannik's achievement in the Californian desert. "Great performance, dude. Congratulations", the Murcian exclaimed, also updating him on his last day of golf in the desert, making it clear that it wasn't the best day at the office. The conversation is priceless and reflects the wonderful rapport between the world's number one and two.
Sincaraz Miami reunion 🤝 ❤️🔥@carlosalcaraz @janniksin #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/fazGZk3sqn
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 17, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz se encuentra con Sinner en Miami... y así le felicita por el título en Indian Wells
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Last week, many laughed at the Brazilian's chances against Sinner. Perhaps, today, many fear Joao more. These are the keys.
The Murcian will face the Brazilian in the most exciting second-round match at the Miami Open. Find out the date, TV coverage, and everything you need to know about a real blockbuster.
Joao Fonseca vs Carlos Alcaraz. Tomorrow, madness will take over the Miami Open 2026, with an eagerly anticipated second round that promises to deliver an authentic showdown. It wasn't clear: the Brazilian had to overcome a tough challenge, like that of Fabian Marozsan, a formidable opponent; however, Joao's top form in recent tournaments tipped the scale in a third set where he showcased his array of shots, always driven by an enthusiastic Brazilian crowd (6-4, 3-6, 6-2). Therefore, the Rio native will face Carlitos in the second round, marking the beginning of a rivalry that anticipates many more chapters. Excited?
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fonseca muestra carácter y se cita con Alcaraz en Miami: habemus partidazo
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Alexander Bublik breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Carlos Alcaraz complain that everyone turns into Roger Federer when playing against him, as revealed in an interview with Tennis TV before the Miami Open. "I'm glad to know it's not just me they play well against. I was the only one who said it openly, and then I saw that Carlos also said it, so I'm happy that more players are expressing what they feel. Carlos saying that made me feel a bit better," he stated.
Furthermore, he also talked about his unpredictable game and the impact it has on his opponents. "Regarding hitting with the handle of the racket, I don't think it's a big deal, anyone can do it. I just find it fun to do. If it causes something other than laughter to the opponent, they should go see a therapist. Being unpredictable can unsettle my opponents, but not that specific shot."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Bublik desvela qué declaraciones de Alcaraz le han dado paz mental
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Casper Ruud arrives at the Miami Masters 1000 eager to build confidence for the clay court season, his great specialty. Furthermore, this tournament is very special to him, as it marked the beginning of a historic year in his career. "I reached the final here in 2022. That's a great memory since it was my first big final in a Masters 1000. It gave me confidence for the clay season, and in fact, probably 2022 was the best year of my career. It all started in Miami, so hopefully, this year I can do the same," he stated in an interview with Tennis TV.
Moreover, he talked about his new role as a father and the tough loss against Carlos Alcaraz in Indian Wells. "There are very nice off-court things happening to me, but that has also led me to invest extra hours that would have been for training at another time. In Indian Wells, I played well in many matches, and in the second set against Alcaraz, but against him, you know that if you don't play to the line, he will arrive and punish you back. It was a tough match for me, but I hope to play well again in Miami."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ruud recuerda su dura derrota ante Alcaraz en Indian Wells
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According to reports from the Miami Open, Carlos Alcaraz will make his debut on Friday at the Miami Masters 1000 evening session, pending confirmation. This is because there is a possibility that his opponent will be Joao Fonseca, should the Brazilian defeat Fabian Marozsan on Thursday in the first round. If this happens, they will face each other for the first time in the evening session, expected to be a full house. Aryna Sabalenka will debut on Friday in the day session, and Jannik Sinner will do the same on Saturday, also during the day.
From @MiamiOpen Media
— TennisONE App (@TennisONEApp) March 19, 2026
The No. 1 players in the world are both expected to play Friday, with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka due to play during the day and ATP top seed Carlos Alcaraz at night.
Jannik Sinner’s 2026 Miami debut is expected during the day session Saturday.…
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz debutará en Miami en la sesión de noche del viernes... con Fonseca en el horizonte
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A promise is a promise. Carlos Alcaraz now proudly displays his new tattoo after winning the Australian Open 2026, following the tradition he established of immortalizing each Grand Slam on his skin. During his first training session at the Miami Open, a very special design could be seen on his left leg, which appears to be a kangaroo holding the trophy won in Melbourne, with the outline of Australia in the background. The Spaniard had already mentioned his idea after lifting the title: "It will be a small kangaroo," he commented then. This new tattoo adds to those already present on his body, such as the strawberry from Wimbledon, the Eiffel Tower from Roland Garros, and the Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty from the US Open.
🦘+🏆🇦🇺
— Alcaraz Updates🐝 (@alcarazzupdates) March 17, 2026
New tattoo looks like a kangaroo with the Australian Open trophy 🤔 pic.com/nwjp8j8P0K
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así luce el nuevo tatuaje de Carlos Alcaraz en homenaje al Open de Australia
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Carlos Alcaraz is already in Miami... and someone who wasted no time in arriving as well is the outstanding Jannik Sinner, still basking in the glory of his recent title win in Indian Wells. It didn't take long for us to witness their first interaction in Florida, a very lively embrace on the Central Court that also included the congratulations from the Murcian for Jannik's achievement in the Californian desert. "Great performance, dude. Congratulations", the Murcian exclaimed, also updating him on his last day of golf in the desert, making it clear that it wasn't the best day at the office. The conversation is priceless and reflects the wonderful rapport between the world's number one and two.
Sincaraz Miami reunion 🤝 ❤️🔥@carlosalcaraz @janniksin #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/fazGZk3sqn
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 17, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz se encuentra con Sinner en Miami... y así le felicita por el título en Indian Wells
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Carlos Alcaraz is back. The player from Murcia trained for the first time today on the Central Court of the Miami Open 2026, showing his hunger and determination to put in several days of work before his debut in Florida. His goal is to ensure a smooth transition from Indian Wells. In a completely different setting, Alcaraz chose Denis Shapovalov as his practice partner, and together they shared their first moments on the stage of the upcoming Masters 1000.
Carlos practiced with Denis Shapovalov 🇨🇦 on Hard Rock Stadium #MiamiOpen
— Carlos Alcaraz Daily (@alcarazdaily) March 17, 2026
[🎥 @TennisONEApp ]pic.twitter.com/aMT0b8mBlO https://t.co/9FzsiAUfML
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In case you hadn't planned your weekend yet, I recommend you stay tuned because I bring you fresh news. Let's get to the point: Carlos Alcaraz will play his first match at the Miami Open 2026 this Friday, while Jannik Sinner will play on Saturday. Now we just need to find out who their opponents will be on the court, but the most important information, which days they will be playing, we already have.
Since I’ve gotten several questions about this:
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) March 17, 2026
The R2 of Alcaraz-Fonseca, if it happens, will be this Friday in Miami. pic.twitter.com/f5oRcJ0qU8
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