Surprise at Miami Open, Alcaraz reveals unexpected plan

Carlos Alcaraz unexpectedly stops at Miami Open this year after loss to Sebastian Korda.

After unexpectedly stopping in round 3 Miami Open 2026, world number 1 tennis player Carlos Alcaraz quickly revealed upcoming plans, with top priority being rest and energy recovery before entering the clay season.

The loss to Sebastian Korda not only caused Alcaraz to leave the tournament early but also ended his impressive streak early this year. However, the Spanish player is not overly pessimistic, instead focusing on reassessing the issue and looking ahead.

Sharing after the match, Carlitos said he will return home for a few days to relax with family and friends. "What I want now is to relax, recharge, and refresh mentally. After that, I will soon return to training to prepare for upcoming tournaments.", he said.

According to Alcaraz, not capitalizing on key points was the main reason for the Miami loss. However, instead of dwelling on the result, the 22-year-old player sees this as an opportunity to adjust and improve himself. He emphasized focusing on improving his performance in decisive moments - a factor often crucial in top-level matches.

Despite early elimination, Alcaraz still holds an impressive 17-win - 2-loss record from the start of the season, including winning the Australian Open and Qatar Open 2026. However, consecutive losses to Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells and Korda at Miami show he needs adjustments to maintain stability.

Currently, Carlitos' goal is to focus on the clay season - a phase where he must defend a large number of points. With comprehensive technical foundation and good adaptability, the world number 1 player is expected to quickly regain form and continue conquering major titles.