Carlos Alcaraz added another high-profile stop to his busy offseason as he took in the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints Week 13 clash, turning the NFL fixture into his latest crossover moment. The World No. 1 was spotted in the stands celebrating the Dolphins’ 21-17 victory and posing with a custom aqua jersey featuring his name and the number 99.
A Closer Look at Carlos Alcaraz’s Action-Packed 48 Hours in South Florida
Alcaraz’s presence at the NFL matchup came during a whirlwind 48-hour stretch in South Florida, which included a viral moment with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami’s Eastern Conference trophy ceremony at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
The 22-year-old made headlines across sports circles when he stepped onto the field during Inter Miami’s trophy ceremony and presented the club’s Eastern Conference silverware after its 5-1 win over New York City FC. The gesture linked one of tennis’ brightest stars with Messi and a soccer team making its first trip to the MLS Cup Final.
At the Dolphins game, Alcaraz witnessed a matchup that began with Miami firing on all cylinders. The Dolphins built a 16-0 halftime advantage behind De’Von Achane, who ran for 134 yards, and a defense that forced a fumble and picked off rookie Tyler Shough. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa struggled to find rhythm, but Miami leaned on its ground attack and Riley Patterson’s reliable field goals to keep control.
New Orleans stormed back in the second half behind Shough’s 239 passing yards and two touchdowns, including a toe-tap score from Devaughn Vele. The Saints even recovered an onside kick, but a failed two-point attempt and a late interception stalled their comeback bid before Miami clinched the win with a fourth-and-1 stop.
For the Saints, the loss dropped them to 2–10, while the Dolphins celebrated a third straight victory.
Alcaraz was photographed soaking in the atmosphere from the stands, showing off his personalized Dolphins jersey in a widely shared snapshot on X.
Alcaraz is at the NFL game between the Dolphins and the Saints 🏈🖼️ pic.twitter.com/XMurnA2GX7
— Alcaraz Updates🐝 (@alcarazzupdates) November 30, 2025
What’s Next on Alcaraz’s Miami Schedule After His NFL Appearance?
Alcaraz is scheduled to lead the lineup at the 2025 Miami Invitational, taking place on December 8 at loanDepot Park, the home of the Miami Marlins. The exhibition will open with a women’s match between Amanda Anisimova and Emma Raducanu, followed by the main event featuring Alcaraz against 19-year-old João Fonseca.
The matches will utilize a best-of-three structure, with a 10-point tiebreaker deciding any third sets. This event marks Alcaraz’s return after a hamstring injury sidelined him for the Davis Cup Finals, while Fonseca views the match as a major chance to compete against the world’s top-ranked player on a big stage.
