Carlos Alcaraz
Sebastian Korda upsets world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in Miami Open third round
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Sebastian Korda defeated Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 in the third round of the 2026 Miami Open on March 23, ending the world No. 1's 16-match winning streak that included his seventh Grand Slam title at the Australian Open and the Qatar Open. The loss marks Alcaraz's second straight early exit after a straight-sets semifinal defeat to Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells.
Jannik Sinner completed the rare Sunshine Double by winning the Miami Open 6-4, 6-4 over Jiří Lehečka, becoming the eighth man to achieve the feat since Roger Federer's 2017 success. The world No. 2 plans to arrive in Monaco on Tuesday and resume practice on Thursday, though he admitted his body will hurt after the hard-court swing. Sinner sits just 1,190 points behind Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP rankings ahead of the clay-court season.
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Jannik Sinner responded calmly to João Fonseca's description of him as a 'robot' during the Miami Open. The Italian world number one acknowledged the Brazilian's assessment after Fonseca compared him to Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner praised Fonseca's game and wished him well.
Acclaimed coach Rick Macci has lauded Carlos Alcaraz for elevating the sport, while Olympic champion Nicolas Massu says the duo's success should motivate rivals. Alcaraz, the world No. 1, remains unbeaten in 2026 after winning the Australian Open and Qatar Open. Sinner, ranked No. 2, continues to challenge at the top of the ATP Tour.
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Carlos Alcaraz voiced strong criticism of ATP time violation rules during his quarter-final match at the Qatar Open, earning support from former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters. The Spaniard clashed with the chair umpire over a 25-second shot clock enforcement. Despite the tension, Alcaraz secured a comeback victory.
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz overcame Andrey Rublev 7-6(3), 6-4 in the Qatar ExxonMobil Open semi-final on Friday evening. The 22-year-old Spaniard maintained his perfect 11-0 start to the 2026 season with the victory. Alcaraz will face either Arthur Fils or Jakub Mensik in Saturday's final.
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Diego Schwartzman, who retired from professional tennis in 2025, has expressed skepticism about Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner achieving 20 Grand Slam titles. Now coaching in the new INTENNSE league, he highlights the challenges posed by intense competition and career lengths. Schwartzman emphasizes how modern technology aids players but sees barriers to record-breaking success.
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