Korda Defeats Alcaraz in Miami Masters 2026 Third Round Match

Sebastian Korda stunned the top seed at the Miami Masters 2026. He beat Carlos Alcaraz in the third-round match by 6-3, 5-7, 6-4. The match lasted 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Match recap

Korda seized the first set with steady serving and few errors. Alcaraz responded in set two and forced a decider.

The American closed out the final set. Korda maintained composure when it mattered most. The victory sent him into the tournament’s fourth round.

Player notes

Korda is 25 years old and ranked No. 36 in the world. Injuries have interrupted his progress in recent seasons.

Alcaraz showed fight but lacked consistent momentum. This marked another early exit for the Spaniard at the event.

Other results and context

Earlier on the same day, Rafael Jódar fell to Tomás Martín Etcheverry. That match ended 7-5, 6-4 after 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Filmogaz.com covered the shock of Korda Defeats Alcaraz and the ripple effects across the draw. The Miami Masters 2026 third-round match produced one of the tournament’s major upsets.