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WHO:

Carlos Alcaraz, ranked No. 1 in the world, is 22 years old.

Sebastian Korda, 25 years old, is ranked 36th in the world.

Alexandra Eala, a rising tennis star, is set to compete against Karolína Muchová in the fourth round of the Miami Open.

Sebastian Korda, 25 years old, American tennis player

Carlos Alcaraz, ranked No. 1 in the world

WHAT:

Korda's victory over Alcaraz marks him as the lowest-ranked man to defeat Alcaraz since world number 55 David Goffin of Belgium upset the Spaniard in the second round of the Miami Open in 2025.

Korda stated, "I took the scenic route, that's for sure - a little more stress than I would want but happy with how I played," reflecting on his match against Alcaraz.

Alcaraz mentioned, "Some things in previous tournaments that I just didn't feel comfortable, I think in this tournament, I started to feel better and better," after his loss to Korda.

Korda's victory over Alcaraz was his first win against a top-ranked player in his career.

Korda's match against Alcaraz lasted two hours and 19 minutes.

Korda's victory score was 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.

Alcaraz began the year 2026 by winning his seventh Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

Alcaraz did not suffer his first loss of the season until he fell to Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of Indian Wells.

Korda's victory over Alcaraz marks him as the lowest-ranked man to defeat Alcaraz since world number 55 David Goffin in the second round of the Miami Open in 2025.

Korda stated, "It feels great," after his win, and mentioned, "I took the scenic route, that's for sure - a little more stress than I would want but happy with how I played."

Korda's victory took two hours and 19 minutes, and he sealed the win on his second match point as Alcaraz overhit a return.

Korda will face either 14th seed Karen Khachanov or qualifier Martin Landaluce in the fourth round.

Korda is the sixth American to beat a No. 1 player since 2015.

Korda's victory over Alcaraz marks him as the lowest-ranked man to defeat Alcaraz since world number 55 David Goffin in the second round of the Miami Open in 2025.

Korda stated, "I kept believing. I got myself in some nasty situations, but I kept going and played really well in the end," after his win.

Korda's victory took two hours and 19 minutes, and he sealed the win on his second match point as Alcaraz overhit a return.

Korda's victory over Alcaraz marks him as the lowest-ranked man to defeat Alcaraz since world number 55 David Goffin in the second round of the Miami Open in 2025.

Korda stated, "It feels great," after his win, and mentioned, "I took the scenic route, that's for sure - a little more stress than I would want but happy with how I played."

Sebastian Korda defeated Carlos Alcaraz with a score of 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the third round of the Miami Open on March 23rd, 2026.

Korda served for the match at 5-4 in the second set but was broken to love by Alcaraz.

Korda is ranked 36th in the world.

Korda's victory took two hours and 19 minutes.

Korda will face either 14th seed Karen Khachanov or qualifier Martin Landaluce in the fourth round.

Sebastian Korda won the Delray Beach Open title by defeating Tommy Paul, who is ranked No. 23, a month prior to his victory over Carlos Alcaraz.

Sebastian Korda defeated Carlos Alcaraz at the Miami Open

Korda is the sixth American to beat a No. 1 player since 2015

Korda previously won the Delray Beach Open title by defeating Tommy Paul, who is ranked No. 23

WHERE:

Miami, Florida

WHEN:

Korda's match against Alcaraz took place on March 23rd, 2026, and lasted two hours and 19 minutes.

Korda's match against Alcaraz took place on March 23rd, 2026.

The Miami Open is taking place in March 2026.

The match took place during the Miami Open in 2026

WHY:

Alcaraz stated, "I'm feeling they have more to win than to lose in those matches," regarding his mindset against lower-ranked opponents like Korda.

Alcaraz stated, "I'm not thinking about my pressure. I don't feel it at all. I'm trying to play my best," reflecting on his mindset after the match.

Alcaraz mentioned, "I think the process has been good. Besides the loss today, I think I'm still in the right way," reflecting on his performance after the match.

Alcaraz stated, "I'm feeling they have more to win than to lose in those matches," regarding lower-ranked opponents like Korda.

Alcaraz mentioned, "I think the process has been good. Besides the loss today, I think I'm still in the right way," reflecting on his performance after the match.

Alcaraz mentioned, "Some things in previous tournaments that I just didn't feel comfortable, I think in this tournament, I started to feel better and better."

Alcaraz stated, "I think the process has been good. Besides the loss today, I think I'm still in the right way."

Alcaraz mentioned that lower-ranked opponents like Korda have the opportunity to play with more freedom against him, saying, "I'm feeling they have more to win than to lose in those matches."

Korda's strategy to "play average" was a deliberate choice to overcome Alcaraz, as he faced "nasty situations" during the match.

Korda admitted he planned to "play average" to overcome Alcaraz

HOW:

Korda described his match as having "nasty situations" but emphasized that he "kept believing" and "played really well in the end."

Korda described his match as having "a little more stress than I would want but happy with how I played."

Korda described his match as having "nasty situations" but emphasized that he "kept believing" and "played really well in the end."

Korda described his match as having "a little more stress than I would want but happy with how I played."

Korda's victory over Alcaraz marks him as the sixth American to defeat a No. 1 player since 2015.

Korda survived "nasty situations" during the match to secure his victory

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 15:34 UTC)

In a surprising upset today, Korda defeated Alcaraz, making him the lowest-ranked player to beat the Spaniard since David Goffin in 2025. After the match, Korda reflected on his performance, saying, "I took the scenic route, that's for sure - a little more stress than I would want but happy with how I played," while Alcaraz noted that he felt he was improving despite the loss. The match lasted two hours and 19 minutes, with Alcaraz acknowledging that he believes lower-ranked opponents have more to gain in these encounters.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 13:29 UTC)

In a stunning upset, Korda secured his first career victory against a top-ranked player, defeating Alcaraz with a score of 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in a match that lasted two hours and 19 minutes. Alcaraz, who kicked off 2026 by winning his seventh Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, faced his first loss of the season last week against Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of Indian Wells. After the match, Alcaraz shared his mindset, saying, "I'm not thinking about my pressure. I don't feel it at all. I'm trying to play my best."

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 11:21 UTC)

In a stunning upset, Korda defeated Alcaraz, becoming the lowest-ranked player to beat him since David Goffin in 2025, and he expressed his joy after the match, saying, "It feels great," while acknowledging the stress he experienced during the game. The match lasted two hours and 19 minutes, with Korda sealing his victory on his second match point as Alcaraz overhit a return, and now he looks ahead to facing either 14th seed Karen Khachanov or qualifier Martin Landaluce in the fourth round. Alcaraz reflected on his performance, stating that despite the loss, he feels he's still on the right track and recognizes that lower-ranked players like Korda have more to gain in these matches.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 09:20 UTC)

In a stunning upset, Korda defeated Alcaraz, marking him as the lowest-ranked player to beat Alcaraz since David Goffin in the 2025 Miami Open. After the match, Korda expressed his determination, saying, "I kept believing," and noted that despite facing tough moments, he played really well in the end. Alcaraz reflected on his performance, stating, "I think the process has been good," and acknowledged that he is still on the right path despite the loss.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 07:26 UTC)

In a stunning upset today, Sebastian Korda, ranked 36th in the world, defeated the top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, making him the lowest-ranked player to beat Alcaraz since David Goffin in 2025. After the match, Korda expressed his joy, saying, "It feels great," and reflected on the challenges he faced, noting, "I took the scenic route, that's for sure." Alcaraz acknowledged his own struggles, stating that while he felt better in this tournament, he still had moments of discomfort during play.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 05:38 UTC)

In a thrilling match at the Miami Open today, Sebastian Korda defeated Carlos Alcaraz with a score of 6-3, 5-7, 6-4, advancing to the fourth round after two hours and 19 minutes of play. Korda, who is currently ranked 36th in the world, served for the match at 5-4 in the second set but was broken to love by Alcaraz, who acknowledged that lower-ranked players like Korda often play with more freedom. Looking ahead, Korda will face either 14th seed Karen Khachanov or qualifier Martin Landaluce in his next match, while Alcaraz reflected positively on his journey despite the loss, stating he feels he's still on the right path.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 03:58 UTC)

In a thrilling matchup at the Miami Open, rising tennis star Alexandra Eala is set to face off against Karolína Muchová in the fourth round. Last month, Sebastian Korda clinched the Delray Beach Open title by defeating Tommy Paul, ranked No. 23, and he used a strategic approach to overcome Carlos Alcaraz, marking him as the sixth American to defeat a No. 1 player since 2015. Korda's choice to "play average" was a calculated move to navigate through some tough moments during that match.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 01:31 UTC)

In a stunning upset at the Miami Open, Sebastian Korda defeated world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, marking Korda as the sixth American to beat a top-ranked player since 2015. Korda, who recently won the Delray Beach Open by overcoming Tommy Paul, faced and triumphed over "nasty situations" during the match, which he approached with a strategy to "play average." This victory adds a significant highlight to Korda's career as he continues to make waves in the tennis world.