CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz will participate in a tennis exhibition in Charlotte on Dec. 6.
The third-ranked Alcaraz will face Frances Tiafoe in a single match, whereas Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens will meet in one other on the Spectrum Middle, residence of the Charlotte Hornets.
“All eyes might be on Charlotte as a number of the greatest names in tennis face off in an occasion not like every other,” Charlotte Sports activities Basis government director Danny Morrison mentioned. “Count on unparalleled, elevated hospitality that solely the Queen Metropolis can present and, in fact, elite competitors in a sport that is captivated the world.”
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Alcaraz gained this yr’s French Open, making him the youngest male tennis participant to win a Grand Slam on all three taking part in surfaces – onerous, clay and grass.
“I’m appreciative for the chance to compete within the Charlotte Invitational this December,” Alcaraz mentioned. “Followers can count on an unimaginable night time and we sit up for offering an unforgettable expertise for all in attendance.”
Match occasions are nonetheless to be decided.
Tickets for the occasion will go on sale in the midst of July.
