Korda Stuns Alcaraz at Miami Open, Reaching Fourth Round

Miami, FL – March 22, 2026 – In a stunning upset at the Miami Open presented by Itau, Sebastian Korda defeated World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in a three-set thriller, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4, securing his place in the fourth round. The American’s victory marks the biggest win of his career and hands Alcaraz his second loss in the last three matches.

Korda’s Scenic Route to Victory

The match, lasting two hours and 19 minutes, saw Korda, ranked No. 36 in the PIF ATP Rankings, overcome a spirited comeback from Alcaraz after failing to serve out the match at 5-4 in the second set. Korda regrouped impressively, ultimately sealing the victory. “I took the scenic route, that’s for sure,” Korda said, acknowledging the challenging moments during the match. “There was a little more stress than I would want, but I’m happy with how I played, happy with how I stayed with it. I kept believing. I got myself in some nasty situations, but I kept going and played really well in the end.” ATP Tour

Alcaraz’s Struggles and Recent Form

This defeat comes after Alcaraz’s semi-final loss to Daniil Medvedev in Indian Wells last week, marking two losses in his past three matches. Prior to this, Alcaraz enjoyed a perfect 16-0 start to 2026. ATP Tour. Alcaraz landed only 60 percent of his first serves during the match, and frequently served to Korda’s body, which the American handled effectively. The Latest York Times

Korda’s Journey Back to Form

The win is particularly significant for Korda, who has battled back from a right shin stress fracture that sidelined him for two-and-a-half months last year, causing his ranking to drop to No. 86. His current form demonstrates his potential when fully fit. ATP Tour

Looking Ahead for Korda

Korda will now aim to match his best result at the Miami Open, having reached the quarter-finals in both 2021 and 2025. He will face either 14th seed Karen Khachanov or 20-year-old qualifier Martin Landaluce in the fourth round. ATP Tour

Korda’s All-Court Game

Sebastian Korda’s success was attributed to his all-court tennis, which presented a different challenge for Alcaraz compared to his previous opponent, João Fonseca. Korda effectively mixed his powerful serve with a deadly slice and frequent net approaches, disrupting Alcaraz’s rhythm. The New York Times

Korda is the lowest-ranked man to defeat Alcaraz since World No. 55 David Goffin upset the Spaniard in the second round in Miami last year. ATP Tour