Overview
- Korda’s 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 win on Sunday came after he failed to serve out the second set but steadied in the decider to close the match in two hours and 19 minutes.
- The American, ranked No. 36, earned his first victory over a world No. 1 and advanced to the last 16 to face Spanish qualifier Martin Landaluce.
- Alcaraz entered Miami at 17-2 in 2026 with the Australian Open title and now has a second straight early exit at this event after losing to David Goffin last year.
- The top seed showed visible frustration during the match and said he will return home to rest and reset before the clay-court opener in Monte-Carlo.
- The loss sparked fresh analysis of Alcaraz’s mindset and the tour’s tactics, with coach Patrick Mouratoglou suggesting he may feel bored by Masters events and others urging more variety to challenge elite power players.