Alcaraz Favored Against Korda in Miami

Carlos Alcaraz, the world’s number one ranked player, will face Sebastian Korda in the third round of the 2026 Miami Open on Sunday. Alcaraz is heavily favored in the match, with odds of -752 compared to Korda’s +475, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.

A History Between Two Rising Stars

Korda was once considered a potential rival to Alcaraz, having faced him in the final of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan in 2021. Alcaraz won that match, and has since won the last three encounters without dropping a set, holding a 4-1 head-to-head advantage.

This will be the sixth time the two players have met in their careers.

Korda’s Recent Form and Admiration for Nadal

Despite a period of stagnation, Korda recently won a title this campaign in Delray Beach, Florida, under similar hard-court conditions to those at the Hard Rock Stadium. The 25-year-old is currently ranked 36th in the world.

Nadal is one of the reasons why I play tennis

Sebastian Korda

Korda has long expressed his admiration for Rafael Nadal. In 2020, at Roland Garros, he requested Nadal sign the shirt he wore during their match.

Korda, the son of former tennis player Petr Korda and brother of golfers Nelly and Jessica Korda, even has a cat named Rafa in honor of the Balearic tennis legend.

Match Details

• Fixture: (1) Carlos Alcaraz vs (32) Sebastian Korda
• Date: Sunday, March 22
• Location: Miami Open
• Court Surface: Hard
• Scheduled Time: 3:30 pm on STADIUM

What’s Next for Alcaraz?

Korda represents the first seeded opponent for Alcaraz on his path to potentially reaching the final of the Miami Open.