The No. 1 ATP tennis player, Carlos Alcaraz, saw his run at the 2026 Miami Open come to an end after his defeat against the USA’s Sebastian Korda in the round of 32 on Sunday. The American tennis player defeated the top seed with a 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 victory in two hours and 19 minutes.
Apart from the Spanish star’s defeat, his supposed statements during the press conference made headlines and rounds on social media, which were later cleared by an insider. According to the insider, following Carlos’ defeat, the Spaniard’s statement of losing his motivation and excitement to play was made up.
“Friends, a phrase from Alcaraz in today’s press conference has gone viral, after his defeat in Miami, in which he’s supposed to have said: “I need to feel that desire to go out and play again.” I can guarantee you that Carlos Alcaraz DID NOT SAY that phrase,” the person wrote.
The person highlighted that they went through the whole press conference but did not come across any such statement or any remark resembling the same from the tennis player. The insider further added that a journalist misquoted the Spanish star, which the newspaper used, and clarified that it was all false.
Carlos Alcaraz Reflects On His Last Match At Miami Open While Praising His Opponent
Carlos Alcaraz entered the 2026 Miami Open following his semifinal defeat against Daniil Medvedev at the Indian Wells Masters. Even though Sebastian Korda struggled in the second set and lost five games in a row, the American bounced back in the last set and won the match 6‑3, 5‑7, 6‑4. Alcaraz reflected on the faceoff and praised Korda, stating he gave a tough fight.
Carlos Alcaraz further mentioned that he would be spending his time with his family and friends after the Miami defeat. He will return to the court when the clay season kicks in, with events in Houston, Charleston, Madrid, and Rome that will build up to the French Open.
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