Carlos Alcaraz def. Joao Fonseca 6-4, 6-4 — Miami Open 2026 R64

Match recap

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Joao Fonseca 6-4, 6-4 in the R64 of the Miami Open 2026.

Carlos Alcaraz leaned on the first serve to handle Joao Fonseca in their first meeting, winning 35 of 44 first-serve points (80%) to the Brazilian's 67%. Alcaraz broke twice early in each set and piled up 27 winners to 13. Coming off a semifinal loss at Indian Wells, he books a third round with Sebastian Korda.

Match stats

Carlos Alcaraz: 8 aces, 27 winners, 70% first serves, 3 double faults. Joao Fonseca: 5 aces, 13 winners, 63% first serves, 2 double faults.

Profiles: Carlos Alcaraz · Joao Fonseca — Miami Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Joao Fonseca.