Tennis-Alcaraz stunned by Korda at Miami Open


Mar 22, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) reaches for a forehand against Sebastian Korda (USA) (not pictured) on day six of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

March 22 (Reuters) - World number ⁠one Carlos Alcaraz was stunned by Sebastian Korda 6-3 5-7 6-4 in the third round of ⁠the Miami Open on Sunday, giving the American the biggest win of his career.

It appeared ‌Korda had blown his chance to beat the Spaniard when he failed to serve out the match in the second set but he maintained composure, breaking for 4-3 in the third set and claiming the victory with an unreturnable serve on match point.

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