The All-Miami Tournament, presented by On, continues to build momentum in South Florida, bringing together recreational players, coaches, and a growing tennis community for an event that blends competition with connection. Held on April 18th at the Biltmore Tennis Center in Coral Gables, the All-Miami Tournament had it’s latest iteration.
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The event was co-founded by Miami Racket Club founder Ransley Carpio and Coach Gui Cunha with the goal of rethinking the amateur tennis experience. Designed as part of a developing annual series, the tournament focuses on delivering a more engaging format both on and off the court, giving players, spectators, and families a reason to stay involved throughout the day.
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The idea for the tournament came from a simple but intentional conversation about what local tennis could become. As Carpio explains, “Gui and I cofounded it probably about this time last year. We started talking about just what the amateur tennis experience sort of is and was then a sort of a standard and how we wanted to elevate it and create a little bit more of a on court experience and off court experience, both for the players in between matches and also for spectators, friends, family that came and watch.” That foundation continues to guide how the event is structured and how it evolves with each edition.
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Now in its third iteration, the All-Miami Tournament has already begun to establish a rhythm. “I think it’s going great. This is our third one, and we’ve done one in the fall and then in February and now this one pre summer,” Carpio says. The consistency of hosting events across different points in the season has helped build familiarity among players and create anticipation for what comes next.
The tournament features beginner-through-coach level talent, all competing in one-set matches designed for less waiting and more play. Quick rounds keep the energy high, while team points add a layer of connection across matches. The day is built to extend beyond competition, with time between matches for players to engage with one another and stay involved throughout the event.
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“I think we learned something every single time about what could be done better,” Carpio explains. That mindset has played a big role in the event’s growth, with organizers making adjustments based on player feedback and continuing to fine-tune the format.
One of the strongest indicators of that success has been player retention. “We have a lot of returning players, which I think is an important metric for us to try to see if we’re putting on something that people actually want to be a part of and continue to be a part of,” Carpio says. In a crowded recreational sports landscape, that level of repeat participation signals that the event is delivering something players value.
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The All-Miami Tournament is closely tied to the rise of the hosting Miami Racket Club, which has quickly grown into a central hub for players in the area. Carpio’s own journey into building that community started with a personal transition. “I moved to Miami full time in 2022. I was having a hard time transitioning away from New York City and I joined a USTA 3.5 team. We became a little bit of like a brotherhood,” he says. “And then June 2023, somebody said we should create a brand just for ourselves. I would wear it to our USTA matches or to our practices. It continued to grow and grow and grow,” Carpio explains.
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“We now are about 100 members, get probably plus or minus 30 to 40 applicants each month,” Carpio says. That steady influx of interest has allowed the club to build out programming that keeps players engaged, both on and off the court.
The structure of the club mirrors many of the same principles seen in the All-Miami Tournament. “On a weekly basis, try to connect people through live ball and clinics in open courts. We have flex leagues that we’ve developed. We have tournaments intra club and member, member and then member guest things like this,” Carpio says. “And then we do a lot of social events. So making sure that people also have a platform in which to be able to connect off the court.”
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In many ways, the All-Miami Tournament reflects everything Miami Racket Club has been building. It brings together structured play, a social atmosphere, and a growing network of players who continue to show up. As the event evolves and the community expands, the focus remains the same: creating a tennis experience that keeps people coming back, both for the matches and for everything around them.
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Written by Assistant Editor Alex Binstok. Top photo credits: Ben Everden via All Miami.