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Carlos Alcaraz Joins Other Tennis Stars in First Ever Tennis Event at Marlins’ loanDepot Park

Carlos Alcaraz and Jessica Pegula won the mixed doubles 10-point tiebreaker at the inaugural Miami Invitational, played at loanDepot Park before a lively crowd.

  • On Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, the inaugural Miami Invitational was staged at loanDepot Park, marking the first time tennis has been played there, and Carlos Alcaraz drew roars and applause when he stepped onto the court.
  • Following a season that produced 71 match wins and eight trophies, Carlos Alcaraz, 22-year-old and ATP year-end No. player, remained active in exhibitions, including a Sunday match against Frances Tiafoe.
  • The evening also featured a close mixed-doubles 10-point tiebreaker, with Alcaraz and Pegula winning after matches including Alcaraz's 7-5, 6-2 victory over Jo�o Fonseca.
  • Players noted the exhibition served as preseason preparation, saying Monday's event was a great way to prepare for the upcoming season in a new environment.
  • With Inter Miami stars in the crowd, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba added cross-sport attention at loanDepot Park, with players calling the setting an unusual but positive new look for tennis.
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Carlos Alcaraz joins other tennis stars in first ever tennis event at Marlins' loanDepot Park

Carlos Alcaraz wanted to play in front of an energetic crowd at the inaugural Miami Invitational. The No. 1 men’s tennis player got his wish, drawing a roar of applause when he stepped onto the court and electric cheers throughout an exhibition event Monday night at loanDepot Park, the home of Major

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Carlos Alcaraz wanted to play in front of an energetic crowd at the Miami exhibition tournament.

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