Sebastian Korda upsets Carlos Alcaraz in stunning third-round exit
World No. 1 tennis player and Spanish qualifier, Carlos Alcaraz was stunned by world number thirty-six American professional athlete Sebastian Korda on Sunday during their match round three of this year's tournament held here today morning which ended with a decisive victory for his opponent who sent him crashing out early from the event after he had been playing well throughout.
Key Points
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1Sebastian Korda defeated Carlos Alcaraz with scores of 6-3 and 5 sets won by the American.
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2"Incredible" Sebastian Korda stunned world No.1 to win his first match against a top-ranked player in Miami Open third round
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3Carlos Alcaraz suffered another early exit from the tournament, marking consecutive losses at this event.
Developments
Sebastian Korda defeated world number one Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, and 6-4 in the third round of the Miami Open. This victory marked his first win against a top-ranked player since last year when he lost to David Goffin early on home turf.
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz was stunned by United States player Sebastian Korda (ranked world no.36) and suffered a shock exit from the Miami Open after losing three sets to six-4 in two hours of play on Sunday night, marking his first-ever loss against another top-ranked opponent since he became number one globally last year; Alcaraz had been playing well before this match but looked uncharacteristically erratic at key moments off forehand wing.
Sebastian Korda defeated world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, and 6-4 for his first career victory over a top-ranked player after overcoming two break points to win the third set at Miami Open Round of Three (Note: The text states "third round," not three rounds). Korda's upset was highlighted by Alcaraz admitting he failed in tight moments while praising Sebi as incredible.