The second round at the 2026 Miami Open is all set for a much-anticipated clash between top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz and Brazilian sensation João Fonseca. Alcaraz got through to the second round with a bye, while Fonseca began his campaign with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 win over Fábián Marozsán in the first round.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. João Fonseca Match Details
Date: March 20, 2026
Tournament: Miami Open 2026
Round: Second Round (Round of 64)
Venue: Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
Category: ATP Masters 1000
Live Telecast: Tennis Channel, Sky Sports, TSN, TVA
Alcaraz vs. Fonseca Head-to-Head History
This will be the first meeting between the two players, with the head-to-head at 0-0.
Alcaraz had a perfect start to the season, which got disrupted by his loss to Daniil Medvedev in the semifinal at Indian Wells. The Spaniard was unbeaten in 16 matches until that loss, which included titles at the Australian Open and the Qatar Open.
He defeated the likes of Alex de Minaur, Alexander Zverev, and Novak Djokovic to win in Melbourne. He beat Karen Khachanov, Andrey Rublev, and Arthur Fils to win the title in Doha.
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Fonseca had a shaky start to the season due to injury, losing in the first round at the Australian Open and having early exits at the clay-court events in Rio and Buenos Aires. However, he had a good campaign at Indian Wells, with wins over Karen Khachanov and Tommy Paul before playing a great match in his fourth-round loss to the eventual champion, Jannik Sinner.
Prediction for Alcaraz vs. Fonseca
Alcaraz has been amazing on both wings, consistently winning his service games and return games. He has performed brilliantly in the pressure points, saving break points while converting break point opportunities he has secured.
Fonseca has also been effective in his service games and return games on hard courts this year. He has performed well when saving break points he has faced, while successfully converting his own break point opportunities.
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As per the PFSN Simulator, Alcaraz is the heavy favorite going into the match, with an 86% win probability, which is not surprising given the Spaniard’s current form. However, Fonseca, with his serve and forehand, has the ability to cause some problems for the top seed if the Brazilian has a great start.
Also, there will be a considerable Brazilian audience cheering on Fonseca, especially if he gets on top. However, based on tennis skills, Alcaraz should get it done in straight sets.
Pick: Alcaraz to win in straight sets.
