Alcaraz and Korda Set to Clash in Miami Open Third Round

MIAMI, FL – World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz will continue his campaign at the Miami Open with a third-round matchup against Sebastian Korda on Sunday, March 22nd. The match pits the top seed against a player familiar with the Florida hard courts.

Alcaraz’s Road to the Third Round

Alcaraz enters this match with a strong record of 16 wins and 1 loss this season, highlighted by titles in Melbourne and Doha. His only defeat came in the semifinals of Indian Wells against Daniil Medvedev.

“The 22-year-classic tennis player landed in the second Masters 1000 of the season with a balance of 16 games won and 1 lost, translated into the championships won in Melbourne and Doha.”

He secured his place in the third round with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Joao Fonseca, marking his fourth time reaching this stage of the Miami Open. He previously won the tournament four editions ago, claiming his first of eight career titles in the category.

Korda’s Journey to the Match

Korda, ranked seventh among American players, advanced to the third round with straight-set wins over Camilo Ugo Carabelli (6-0, 6-3). He is looking to replicate his quarterfinal performance from last year’s Miami Open.

Head-to-Head Record

Carlos Alcaraz currently leads the head-to-head series against Sebastian Korda 4-1. Their most recent encounter was in the third round of Roland Garros 2024, where Alcaraz won in straight sets. Korda’s sole victory came in Monte-Carlo 2022.

Match Details & How to Watch

The third-round match between Alcaraz and Korda is scheduled for Sunday, March 22nd at:

• 4:00 PM (ARG/CHI)
• 2:00 PM (COL/PER)
• 1:00 PM (MEX)

Fans can watch the match live on Disney+ Premium Plan.

FAQ

This match promises to be a compelling contest between two talented players. Alcaraz will look to continue his dominant form, while Korda will aim to leverage his familiarity with the Miami Open conditions to pull off an upset.