Alcaraz Celebrates Messi & Inter Miami’s Historic Triumph
Spanish tennis star brings home the trophy to the pitch.
November 30, 2025
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Carlos Alcaraz congratulates Lionel Messi following Inter Miami’s stunning victory on a memorable Saturday night in Florida.
By ATP Staff
On a star-filled Saturday evening in Florida, Carlos Alcaraz and Lionel Messi shared the spotlight.
The recently crowned ATP Year-End No. 1 presented the trophy to Messi’s Inter Miami CF, honoring their achievement in reaching the MLS Cup final.
As Messi made his way onto the pitch, he exchanged a playful wink with Alcaraz, who is currently the World No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings. Alcaraz also spent some quality time with fellow stars Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez.
Photos: AFP/Getty Images Inter Miami secured a resounding 5-1 victory over NYC FC, advancing to their first MLS Cup, with Alcaraz presenting their award for clinching the Eastern Conference Final.
Alcaraz is savoring his offseason after a remarkable year, boasting a 71-9 record and capturing a personal-best of eight titles, as highlighted by the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.
Earlier this year, Messi made an appearance at the Miami Open presented by Itau, where he watched Novak Djokovic triumph in the semi-finals.
