Trending Now - Sebastian Korda Stuns Carlos Alcaraz at Miami Open
WHO:
Carlos Alcaraz, Sebastian Korda, Taylor Fritz
WHAT:
Carlos Alcaraz lost to Sebastian Korda with a final score of 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the third round of the Miami Open.
The match lasted for two hours and 19 minutes.
Alcaraz's record for the 2026 season is now 17 wins and 2 losses.
Korda became the lowest-ranked man to defeat Alcaraz since No. 55 David Goffin in the second round of the Miami Open in 2025.
Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the third round of the men's singles at the 2026 Miami Open by Sebastian Korda.
Taylor Fritz stated he predicted that Sebastian Korda would challenge Carlos Alcaraz.
WHERE:
Miami Open, Miami, Florida
WHEN:
The Miami Open took place in 2026.
WHY:
Carlos Alcaraz's loss was described as a "heartbreak" following the match against Sebastian Korda.
HOW:
Korda served for the match at 5-4 in the second set but Alcaraz rallied to win five consecutive games before Korda ultimately closed out the match.
Korda attributed his victory to belief and commitment to every shot, stating, “But you know I think today, the ultimate thing was belief. Going back to just believing, committing into every shot, and luckily I got it done at the end.”
Alcaraz commented on the match, saying, “I think (Korda) was incredible today. Played such a great game. A lot of tied moments that I just didn’t make the most of it, and I think he was better on (those) points and (those) moments.”
NEXT MATCH:
Sebastian Korda's next opponent is qualifier Martin Landaluce, who won against 14th-seeded Karen Khachanov with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (2).
The match concluded with Sebastian Korda defeating Carlos Alcaraz, leading to Alcaraz's decision to return to his family.
(UPDATED March 23, 2026 09:22 UTC)
In a surprising upset at the Miami Open, Carlos Alcaraz was defeated by Sebastian Korda with a final score of 6-3, 5-7, 6-4, marking a significant moment as Korda became the lowest-ranked man to beat Alcaraz since 2025. The match lasted two hours and 19 minutes, during which Korda rallied from a challenging position, ultimately crediting his victory to belief and commitment in his shots. Looking ahead, Korda will face qualifier Martin Landaluce, who advanced by defeating 14th-seeded Karen Khachanov with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (2).
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(UPDATED March 23, 2026 04:02 UTC)
In a surprising turn at the 2026 Miami Open, Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the third round by Sebastian Korda, a loss that was described as a "heartbreak." Taylor Fritz had previously predicted that Korda would pose a significant challenge to Alcaraz, and his prediction proved to be accurate. Following the match, Alcaraz made the decision to return to his family after the disappointing defeat in Miami, Florida.