Carlos Alcaraz endured an early exit at the Miami Open for the second year running, this time at the hands of Sebastian Korda.
The reigning Australian Open champion looked fragile and frustrated, venting towards his box in a rare moment of visible despair.
Alcaraz briefly rediscovered his level, breaking Korda's rhythm and reeling off five consecutive games, but the usual spark was missing.
Korda, ranked No. 36, held his nerve in the decider to seal a 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 victory in two hours and 19 minutes, pulling off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.
Alcaraz admitted he was second-best in the key moments, reflecting on the defeat.
