Alcaraz upset by Korda
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of Miami in the third round, losing a three-set match to 32nd seed Sebastian Korda — a shock that’s already prompted pundits to question his Miami prospects. Reports also say Alcaraz made a high‑profile multi‑million-dollar luxury purchase following the loss, underlining the off‑court headlines now following his tennis form. (tennis365.com) (timesnownews.com)
Sebastian Korda, listed at No. 36 in the PIF ATP rankings, beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 on March 22, 2026, in 2 hours 19 minutes — Korda’s first win over a world No. 1. (atptour.com) Korda landed 75% of his first serves in the opening set and, after losing five straight games when Alcaraz surged late in set two, reset to close out the decider. (atptour.com) Alcaraz arrived in Miami 17-2 on the season, having won the Australian Open in January to complete a career Grand Slam and then lost to Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells semifinal the week before Miami. (espn.com) Former coach Mark Petchey warned that scheduling and the strain of the “Sunshine Double” could make Miami a title Alcaraz “may never win again,” a view circulated by pundits after the upset. (tennis365.com) Rafael Nadal publicly urged calm, telling reporters not to overreact to the defeat and to frame it in the context of Alcaraz’s broader season. (hindustantimes.com) Sunreef Yachts confirmed Alcaraz has signed a contract for a bespoke Sunreef ULTIMA 88 catamaran — the build was announced by the shipyard on March 26, 2026, with construction at Sunreef’s Gdańsk facilities. (sunreef-yachts.com) Broker listings put new Ultima 88 ask prices around €8.75 million (roughly $9–10 million) before owner customisation, with advertised examples showing asking figures in the €8.75m–$10.1m range. (edmiston.com) Korda advances to the fourth round and is slated to meet qualifier Martín Landaluce (or the Khachanov/Landaluce winner), while Alcaraz has said he will step away for a short family break before the European clay swing. (atptour.com)
