Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe to Play Puerto Rico Tennis Exhibition

Carlos Alcaraz, champion of Wimbledon and the French Open, will play two-time U.S. Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe in an exhibition match at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico on March 2, 2025.

The event will be hosted by Mónica Puig, Puerto Rico’s Olympic gold medalist, who played in last year’s “Battle of the Legends” against Venus Williams in Puerto Rico.

“I’m honored to be part of this historic event,” said Puig. “These two phenomenal athletes—both on and off the court—are going to give the fans an unforgettable match. I want to thank VRDG Entertainment for continuing to bring world-class events like this to our island. Beyond the excitement, it’s an opportunity to project Puerto Rico onto the global stage while delivering a positive local economic impact.”

The event will span three days of activities and will include youth clinics, VIP experiences for event sponsors, official receptions and tourism experiences. The match will also be broadcast internationally on Tennis Channel.

“I am thrilled to be playing in Puerto Rico for the first time, as it’s a place I’ve always been excited to visit,” said Alcaraz. “Playing in San Juan in front of its amazing crowd will be something truly special. It’s going to be a great match against Frances and I’m sure everyone in Puerto Rico will enjoy it as much as I will.”

Alcaraz enters the 2025 ATP Tour season ranked third in the world and Tiafoe is ranked No. 18. The two have played against each other in three official tournaments overall, including the 2022 U.S. Open semifinal won by Alcaraz in five sets.

“I’m excited to head to Puerto Rico and play in this special event,” said Tiafoe. “Sharing the court with Carlos in front of such an electric crowd will be something truly special. I’ve heard so much about the energy and passion for sports on the island and I can’t wait to bring my game to San Juan and connect with everyone during the planned activities.”