Historic Tennis Event at Miami Invitational
In a historic event for tennis, leading player Carlos Alcaraz will be the star attraction at the Miami Invitational, taking place on December 8 at loanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins. This exhibition marks a significant first, as it is the inaugural tennis event to be hosted at the baseball stadium.
Star-Studded Lineup
Joining Alcaraz in the lineup will be prominent athletes including Amanda Anisimova, currently ranked fourth, Emma Raducanu at thirty-third, and Brazil’s top player, Joao Fonseca, who ranks forty-second.
Match Format
The format for the invitational consists of two singles matches played in a best-of-three sets format, with a unique twist of a 10-point tiebreaker for the deciding set. One of the matches will showcase Anisimova, a finalist in both the US Open and Wimbledon this year, as she competes against Raducanu, the champion of the US Open in 2021. The second match features a highly anticipated showdown where the rising star Alcaraz faces Fonseca, marking their first competitive encounter.
Organizers’ Vision
Molly Pendleton, a senior vice president at Unified Events—organizers of the invitational—expressed a vision of using this event to promote tennis. “Bringing together two of women’s most exciting players, Anisimova and Raducanu, alongside Alcaraz’s debut against Fonseca promises to create an electrifying atmosphere for tennis enthusiasts,” Pendleton remarked.
This vibrant showcase aims to expand the appeal of tennis within the community and attract a broader audience to the sport.
