Korda Stuns Alcaraz at Miami Open, Fritz Advances to Round of 16

The 2026 Miami Open witnessed a major upset on Sunday as Sebastian Korda defeated top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the third round. The victory marks the biggest win of Korda’s career, while simultaneously ending Alcaraz’s run in the tournament. Elsewhere, Taylor Fritz continued his campaign with a win over Reilly Opelka, securing his place in the Round of 16.

Korda Overpowers Alcaraz in Thrilling Match

Sebastian Korda, seeded 32nd, delivered a resilient performance against the world No. 1, Carlos Alcaraz. Despite failing to convert a match point in the second set, Korda regained his composure and secured the decisive break in the third set, ultimately winning the match with an unreturnable serve Sky Sports. Korda effectively utilized a serve-and-volley strategy and capitalized on an uncharacteristically sloppy performance from Alcaraz.

Fritz Continues Strong Form

Taylor Fritz, the sixth seed, advanced to the Round of 16 with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Reilly Opelka. Fritz had previously defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-3 in the second round Pro Football Network. Following his win against Opelka, Fritz acknowledged Korda’s strong play, noting that he had predicted Korda would challenge Alcaraz at the Miami Open, having faced him in a close match in Dallas.

Other Notable Results

Several other players secured their spots in the later rounds of the tournament on Sunday:

• Jiří Lehečka defeated Ethan Quinn 6-3, 7-6 (6).
• Arthur Fils dominated Stefanos Tsitsipas with a 6-0, 6-1 victory.
• Valentin Vacherot overcame Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (5), 6-4.
• Martin Landaluce defeated Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (2).
• Tommy Paul won against Raphaël Collignon 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (5).
• Tomas Martin Etcheverry beat Rafael Jodar 7-5, 6-4.

Looking Ahead

With Alcaraz’s unexpected exit, the draw at the Miami Open has been reshaped, opening up opportunities for other contenders. Taylor Fritz remains a strong seed in the tournament, and Sebastian Korda will look to continue his impressive run as he progresses to the Round of 16 Tennis Up To Date.