Sebastian Korda Lands Ace Against Carlos Alcaraz with Topspin Serve

Sebastian Korda upset world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the round of 16 at the Miami Masters 1000. The American won in three sets to advance to the quarterfinals.

Match summary

Korda took the opening set by breaking Alcaraz and holding serve under pressure. Alcaraz answered in the second set, recovering to force a decider. In the third set, Korda secured a late break that proved decisive.

Serving and style

Korda’s serve was a constant weapon. His topspin serve produced several unreturnable deliveries and many aces.

The American combined that serving power with heavy groundstrokes. Alcaraz never found a steady rhythm on return.

Key swings

Early in the match Korda converted a break opportunity to seize control. Alcaraz then strung together three consecutive games to level the contest in set two. The final break came when Alcaraz appeared to be playing at his best.

Records and context

This was the sixth tour meeting between the players. Korda’s victory reduces the head-to-head to 4-2 in Alcaraz’s favour.

Korda is ranked 36th on the ATP list. He has three career titles, including his Delray Beach triumph earlier this year.

What it means for Alcaraz

Alcaraz exits Miami in the round of 16. It is his second consecutive early departure at this event, after a second-round loss last year. The Spaniard will now turn his attention to the upcoming clay season where he has many points to defend.

He had opened the Miami campaign with a straight-sets win over Joao Fonseca. The result follows a mixed run that included a semifinal defeat at Indian Wells.

Report for Filmogaz.com.