Frances Tiafoe’s path to his ‘best tennis’ starts with overcoming the Carlos Alcaraz hurdle

It’s merely an exhibition, with the tennis Grand Slam season still more than a month away with the 2026 Australian Open in January.

But for Frances Tiafoe, Sunday’s “Racquet at the Rock’’ exhibition at the Prudential Center represents opportunity on several levels.

The 27-year-old Tiafoe has much he still would like to accomplish in tennis, and the unique event at Prudential Center, where he will play world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, is an important moment for him.

“It’s a great way to grow the game — especially in places where there isn’t a lot of tennis,’’ Tiafoe told The Post.