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Alcaraz sees Messi and Inter Miami make history
The Spaniard takes the trophy to the pitch
November 30, 2025
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Carlos Alcaraz congratulated Lionel Messi on his victory at Inter Miami in Florida on Saturday night.
Written by ATP Staff
Carlos Alcaraz and Lionel Messi shared a star-studded stage in Florida on Saturday night.
Alcaraz, who recently received the ATP year-end No. 1 ranking from PIF, presented Messi’s Inter Miami team with the trophy for reaching the MLS Cup finals.
Earlier in the evening, Messi winked at Alcaraz on his way to the pitch. Alcaraz, the world number one in the PIF ATP rankings, has also worked with Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez.
Carlos Alcaraz during Saturday’s game against Inter Miami in Florida. ” style=”width:100%;” src=”https://www.atptour.com/-/media/images/news/2025/11/30/01/23/messi-alcaraz-november-2025.jpg?w=100%25″>
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Inter Miami defeated New York FC 5-1 to advance to the MLS Cup for the first time, with Alcaraz delivering victory in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Alcaraz is enjoying his offseason after posting a 71-9 record and a career-best eight titles according to the Infosys ATP Win-Loss Index.
Messi attended this year’s Miami Open hosted by Itau, the second ATP Masters 1000 event of the season. The Argentinian watched Novak Djokovic win the semi-final.
