Alcaraz Stunned by Korda in Miami Open Third Round

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – In a major upset at the Miami Open, world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the third round by Sebastian Korda on Sunday. Korda secured the victory with a 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 win, marking a significant moment in the tournament.

Alcaraz’s Second Loss of the Season

This defeat represents Alcaraz’s second loss of the 2026 season, following a semifinal loss to Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells last week. Despite starting the year with 16 consecutive wins, including a Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, Alcaraz has now faced setbacks in consecutive tournaments.

Korda’s Resilient Performance

Korda, ranked No. 36, demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout the match. He initially established a strong lead but faced a comeback attempt from Alcaraz. Korda regrouped to close out the victory in 2 hours and 19 minutes.

It was a tough match, obviously. I think [Korda] was incredible today. Played such a great game. A lot of tied moments that I just didn’t build the most of it, and I think he was better on [those] points and [those] moments.

Carlos Alcaraz

Korda’s win is particularly notable as he became the lowest-ranked player to defeat Alcaraz since David Goffin (ranked No. 55) achieved the feat in Miami last year, according to the ATP Tour.

Looking Ahead for Korda and Alcaraz

Korda will next face the winner of the match between 14th-seeded Karen Khachanov and qualifier Martin Landaluce. Alcaraz acknowledged the need for rest following the match.

“It feels great,” said Sebastian Korda. “I’m happy with how I played and stayed in the game.”

Despite the loss, Alcaraz is guaranteed to remain the No. 1 ranked player, though Jannik Sinner could close the gap following his victory in Indian Wells.

Other Notable Results

Several other players advanced to the fourth round, including Americans Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul. Fritz defeated Reilly Opelka 6-3, 6-4, while Paul eliminated Raphael Collignon 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (5). On the women’s side, Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula also secured victories.

Women’s Results

• Elena Rybakina defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-3, 6-4.
• Jessica Pegula defeated Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-2.

FAQ

• Who defeated Carlos Alcaraz at the Miami Open? Sebastian Korda defeated Carlos Alcaraz.
• What was the score of the match? The score was 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.
• What is Korda’s current ranking? Korda is currently ranked No. 36.

Did you know? This is Korda’s biggest win of his career, defeating the top-ranked player in the world.

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